Private and access road surfacing in Felixstowe
We work with managing agents, landlords, schools, surgeries and businesses on private road surfacing jobs around Felixstowe, phasing the work so sites can keep operating.

How much should I budget in Felixstowe?
Local guide rates for Felixstowe (the East of England, about 5% above our UK midpoint):
| 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 Felixstowe, private road surfacing work runs at about £47–£84 per m² excluding VAT, so a 900 m² road is roughly £39,100–£69,550. 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.
- Survey of the road, its edges and drainage
- Quote structured so costs can be shared between owners
- Sub-base and binder for new or rebuilt sections
- Kerbs, channels and gullies
- Speed humps and markings if wanted
Where we work in and around Felixstowe
The key facts for Felixstowe. Smaller towns such as Felixstowe are surveyed alongside nearby jobs in Suffolk.
- Postcodes
- IP11, IP10
- Area
- Suffolk
- Nearest towns
- Harwich (3 miles), Walton-on-the-Naze (9 miles), Frinton-on-Sea (10 miles), Ipswich (11 miles)
- Pricing
- East of England, about 5% above our UK midpoint
The same service is available in Harwich, Walton-on-the-Naze, Frinton-on-Sea, Ipswich, Stowmarket.
The build-up we price
Rules that apply in Felixstowe
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 Felixstowe
Do you cover all of Felixstowe?
We cover Felixstowe including IP11, IP10, and nearby Harwich, Walton-on-the-Naze, Frinton-on-Sea.
Are there planning or highway rules in Felixstowe?
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.
What is the price of private road surfacing in Felixstowe?
As a 2026 guide in Felixstowe, private road surfacing work runs at about £47–£84 per m² excluding VAT, so a 900 m² road is roughly £39,100–£69,550. Drainage, kerbs and lining are itemised separately.
Will someone visit before I get a fixed price in Felixstowe?
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.
More we do in Felixstowe
- Car park surfacing
- Tarmac driveway repairs
- Permeable tarmac driveways
- Car park resurfacing
- Red tarmac driveways
- Tar and chip driveways
- Everything in Felixstowe
Ready for a price in Felixstowe? Use the guide price tool or send the form, and we'll arrange a visit.
Private and access road surfacing in Felixstowe: 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