Private and access road surfacing in Colwyn Bay
Private and access road surfacing around Colwyn Bay starts with what the surface carries: cars only, vans, bin lorries or HGVs. That sets the depth, and the depth sets the price.

How much should I budget in Colwyn Bay?
Local guide rates for Colwyn Bay (Wales, about 5% below our UK midpoint):
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) |
|---|---|
| Private or access road, new build | £43–£76 per m² (£52–£91 inc VAT) |
| Private road resurfacing over a sound base | £21–£36 per m² (£25–£43 inc VAT) |
| Example: 150 m² road | £7,050–£12,550 (£8,450–£15,050 inc VAT) |
| Example: 400 m² road | £17,100–£30,400 (£20,500–£36,500 inc VAT) |
| Example: 900 m² road | £35,400–£62,950 (£42,500–£75,550 inc VAT) |
As a 2026 guide in Colwyn Bay, private road surfacing work runs at about £43–£76 per m² excluding VAT, so a 150 m² road is roughly £7,050–£12,550. 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
- Sub-base and binder for new or rebuilt sections
- Surface course laid by paver where access allows
- Speed humps and markings if wanted
Layer by layer
Colwyn Bay: the local details
The key facts for Colwyn Bay. Colwyn Bay is covered on our Clwyd rounds, 35 miles from Wrexham.
- Postcodes
- LL29, LL28
- Area
- Clwyd
- Nearest towns
- Deganwy (4 miles), Llandudno (5 miles), Abergele (6 miles), Rhyl (10 miles)
- Pricing
- Wales, about 5% below our UK midpoint
Close to Colwyn Bay: Deganwy, Llandudno, Abergele, Rhyl, Prestatyn.
Colwyn Bay: common questions
Can I get a free survey in Colwyn Bay?
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.
Are there planning or highway rules in Colwyn Bay?
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.
Do you cover all of Colwyn Bay?
We cover Colwyn Bay including LL29, LL28, and nearby Deganwy, Llandudno, Abergele.
What is the price of private road surfacing in Colwyn Bay?
As a 2026 guide in Colwyn Bay, private road surfacing work runs at about £43–£76 per m² excluding VAT, so a 150 m² road is roughly £7,050–£12,550. Drainage, kerbs and lining are itemised separately.
More we do in Colwyn Bay
- Permeable tarmac driveways
- Car park and yard repairs
- Car park resurfacing
- Red tarmac driveways
- Front garden to tarmac driveway
- New tarmac driveways
- Everything in Colwyn Bay
Ready for a price in Colwyn Bay? Use the guide price tool or send the form, and we'll arrange a visit.
Private and access road surfacing in Colwyn Bay: get a written quote
Send a postcode and a rough size and we'll arrange a survey. Every quote lists the layers, edging, drainage and VAT.
- Surface courseDEPTH + MIX
- Binder courseDEPTH + MIX
- Sub-baseDEPTH + MATERIAL
- Edges, drainage, VATITEMISED