Private and access road surfacing in Ferndown
For private road surfacing jobs in Ferndown, the survey decides whether patching, an overlay, an inlay or a rebuild is the right spend, and the quote shows each option.
How much should I budget in Ferndown?
These Ferndown guide prices reflect rates in the South West, about 3% above our UK midpoint.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) |
|---|---|
| Private or access road, new build | £46–£82 per m² (£55–£98 inc VAT) |
| Private road resurfacing over a sound base | £23–£39 per m² (£28–£47 inc VAT) |
| Example: 150 m² road | £7,650–£13,600 (£9,200–£16,300 inc VAT) |
| Example: 400 m² road | £18,550–£32,950 (£22,250–£39,550 inc VAT) |
| Example: 900 m² road | £38,400–£68,250 (£46,100–£81,900 inc VAT) |
As a 2026 guide in Ferndown, private road surfacing work runs at about £46–£82 per m² excluding VAT, so a 400 m² road is roughly £18,550–£32,950. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.
Layer by layer
Planning and kerb rules for Ferndown
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.
Covering Ferndown
What applies in Ferndown. Ferndown is covered on our Dorset rounds, 6 miles from Bournemouth.
- Postcodes
- BH22, BH31, BH24
- Area
- Dorset
- Nearest towns
- Wimborne Minster (4 miles), Bournemouth (6 miles), Christchurch (7 miles), Poole (7 miles)
- Pricing
- South West, about 3% above our UK midpoint
Close to Ferndown: Wimborne Minster, Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole, New Milton.
What is included in private road surfacing?
Shared drives, unadopted roads and estate access roads built or resurfaced, with kerbs and drainage.
- Survey of the road, its edges and drainage
- 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
- Speed humps and markings if wanted
Questions about private road surfacing jobs in Ferndown
Will someone visit before I get a fixed price in Ferndown?
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.
What is the price of private road surfacing in Ferndown?
As a 2026 guide in Ferndown, private road surfacing work runs at about £46–£82 per m² excluding VAT, so a 400 m² road is roughly £18,550–£32,950. Drainage, kerbs and lining are itemised separately.
Are there planning or highway rules in Ferndown?
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 Ferndown?
We cover Ferndown including BH22, BH31, BH24, and nearby Wimborne Minster, Bournemouth, Christchurch.
Other work in Ferndown
- Car park resurfacing
- New tarmac driveways
- Car park and yard repairs
- Tarmac driveway resurfacing
- Red tarmac driveways
- Tarmac driveway repairs
- Everything in Ferndown
Questions about private road surfacing jobs in Ferndown? Call, WhatsApp or use the form, and we'll talk it through.
Private and access road surfacing in Ferndown: 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