Private and access road surfacing in March

How much should I budget in March?

For March, we apply the East of England rate, about 5% above our UK midpoint. Your survey turns these ranges into a fixed price.

Item	Guide price (ex VAT)
Private or access road, new build	£47–£84 per m² (£56–£101 inc VAT)
Private road resurfacing over a sound base	£23–£40 per m² (£28–£48 inc VAT)
Example: 150 m² road	£7,800–£13,850 (£9,350–£16,600 inc VAT)
Example: 400 m² road	£18,900–£33,600 (£22,700–£40,300 inc VAT)
Example: 900 m² road	£39,100–£69,550 (£46,900–£83,450 inc VAT)

As a 2026 guide in March, private road surfacing work runs at about £47–£84 per m² excluding VAT, so a 150 m² road is roughly £7,800–£13,850. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

What is included in private road surfacing?

Private road surfacing is the construction or resurfacing of a road that the council does not maintain: shared drives, mews, unadopted estate roads and access roads to farms or business units.

Option pricing: patch, overlay, inlay or rebuild
Quote structured so costs can be shared between owners
Surface course laid by paver where access allows
Kerbs, channels and gullies
Speed humps and markings if wanted

Covering March

The key facts for March. We cover March by grouping surveys with nearby Cambridgeshire jobs; Peterborough is 14 miles away.

Postcodes: PE15
Area: Cambridgeshire
Nearest towns: Wisbech (8 miles), Ely (13 miles), Peterborough (14 miles), St Ives (17 miles)
Pricing: East of England, about 5% above our UK midpoint

Close to March: Wisbech, Ely, Peterborough, St Ives, Huntingdon.

Do I need permission in March?

Householder permitted development covers houses only. Car parks, yards, flats and business premises follow normal planning rules: resurfacing an existing area on the same footprint is generally fine, while a new car park, a change of use or new drainage may need permission. Check with the planning authority before any new hard area.

Questions about private road surfacing jobs in March

Is the survey in March free?

Yes for new surfacing such as drives, paths, private roads and car parks. Small repairs are often priced from photos; if a visit is needed for a repair-only job, we tell you any charge first.

How long does private road surfacing take in March?

Usually days rather than weeks; phased to keep access. We book March surveys alongside other jobs in Cambridgeshire, and give you dates once the specification is agreed.

What is the price of private road surfacing in March?

As a 2026 guide in March, private road surfacing work runs at about £47–£84 per m² excluding VAT, so a 150 m² road is roughly £7,800–£13,850. Drainage, kerbs and lining are itemised separately.

Do you work in my part of March?

We cover March including PE15, and nearby Wisbech, Ely, Peterborough.

More we do in March

Ready for a price in March? Use the guide price tool or send the form, and we'll arrange a visit.