Private and access road surfacing in Godalming
Private and access road surfacing in Godalming is priced from a site survey and a written specification: build-up depths, drainage, kerbs and lining itemised so budgets can be signed off.

Private road surfacing prices in Godalming
For Godalming, we apply the South East rate, about 10% above our UK midpoint. Your survey turns these ranges into a fixed price.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) |
|---|---|
| Private or access road, new build | £50–£88 per m² (£60–£106 inc VAT) |
| Private road resurfacing over a sound base | £24–£42 per m² (£29–£50 inc VAT) |
| Example: 150 m² road | £8,150–£14,500 (£9,800–£17,400 inc VAT) |
| Example: 400 m² road | £19,800–£35,200 (£23,750–£42,250 inc VAT) |
| Example: 900 m² road | £41,000–£72,850 (£49,200–£87,400 inc VAT) |
As a 2026 guide in Godalming, private road surfacing work runs at about £50–£88 per m² excluding VAT, so a 900 m² road is roughly £41,000–£72,850. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.
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Where we work in and around Godalming
Survey cover and pricing for Godalming. We cover Godalming by grouping surveys with nearby Surrey jobs; Woking is 10 miles away.
- Postcodes
- GU7, GU8
- Area
- Surrey
- Nearest towns
- Guildford (4 miles), Haslemere (8 miles), Aldershot (8 miles), Farnham (8 miles)
- Pricing
- South East, about 10% above our UK midpoint
Close to Godalming: Guildford, Haslemere, Aldershot, Farnham, Woking.
What we do on 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
- 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
Rules that apply in Godalming
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 Godalming
Are there planning or highway rules in Godalming?
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.
How long does private road surfacing take in Godalming?
Usually days rather than weeks; phased to keep access. We book Godalming surveys alongside other jobs in Surrey, and give you dates once the specification is agreed.
Can I get a free survey in Godalming?
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.
Private road surfacing cost in Godalming: what should I budget?
As a 2026 guide in Godalming, private road surfacing work runs at about £50–£88 per m² excluding VAT, so a 900 m² road is roughly £41,000–£72,850. Drainage, kerbs and lining are itemised separately.
Other work in Godalming
- Tarmac driveway resurfacing
- Car park resurfacing
- Car park surfacing
- Tar and chip driveways
- Permeable tarmac driveways
- Front garden to tarmac driveway
- Everything in Godalming
Questions about private road surfacing jobs in Godalming? Call, WhatsApp or use the form, and we'll talk it through.
Private and access road surfacing in Godalming: 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