Private and access road surfacing in Burton upon Trent
We work with managing agents, landlords, schools, surgeries and businesses on private road surfacing jobs around Burton upon Trent, phasing the work so sites can keep operating.
What does private road surfacing cost in Burton upon Trent?
These Burton upon Trent guide prices reflect rates in the West Midlands, in line with our UK midpoint.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) |
|---|---|
| Private or access road, new build | £45–£80 per m² (£54–£96 inc VAT) |
| Private road resurfacing over a sound base | £22–£38 per m² (£26–£46 inc VAT) |
| Example: 150 m² road | £7,450–£13,200 (£8,950–£15,850 inc VAT) |
| Example: 400 m² road | £18,000–£32,000 (£21,600–£38,400 inc VAT) |
| Example: 900 m² road | £37,250–£66,250 (£44,700–£79,500 inc VAT) |
As a 2026 guide in Burton upon Trent, private road surfacing work runs at about £45–£80 per m² excluding VAT, so a 150 m² road is roughly £7,450–£13,200. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.
Do I need permission in Burton upon Trent?
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.
Where we work in and around Burton upon Trent
Survey cover and pricing for Burton upon Trent. As one of the larger towns in Staffordshire, Burton upon Trent sees regular survey visits.
- Postcodes
- DE14, DE15, DE13, DE65
- Area
- Staffordshire
- Nearest towns
- Swadlincote (4 miles), Derby (11 miles), Lichfield (12 miles), Tamworth (12 miles)
- Pricing
- West Midlands, in line with our UK midpoint
Nearby, we work in Swadlincote, Derby, Lichfield, Tamworth, Rugeley.
How it is built
What the price covers
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.
- Survey of the road, its edges and drainage
- Option pricing: patch, overlay, inlay or rebuild
- Sub-base and binder for new or rebuilt sections
- Kerbs, channels and gullies
- Speed humps and markings if wanted
Your questions answered
Private road surfacing cost in Burton upon Trent: what should I budget?
As a 2026 guide in Burton upon Trent, private road surfacing work runs at about £45–£80 per m² excluding VAT, so a 150 m² road is roughly £7,450–£13,200. Drainage, kerbs and lining are itemised separately.
How long will the work take at my Burton upon Trent property?
Usually days rather than weeks; phased to keep access. We book Burton upon Trent surveys alongside other jobs in Staffordshire, and give you dates once the specification is agreed.
Do you work in my part of Burton upon Trent?
We cover Burton upon Trent including DE14, DE15, DE13, DE65, and nearby Swadlincote, Derby, Lichfield.
What approvals apply in Burton upon Trent?
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.
More we do in Burton upon Trent
- Front garden to tarmac driveway
- Tarmac driveway resurfacing
- Permeable tarmac driveways
- Car park and yard repairs
- Tar and chip driveways
- New tarmac driveways
- Everything in Burton upon Trent
Tell us what you have in mind for Burton upon Trent and we'll book a survey and put the specification in writing.
Private and access road surfacing in Burton upon Trent: 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