Tarmac driveway repairs in Cornwall
We survey and price tarmac driveway repairs across Cornwall, from Redruth to Falmouth and St Austell, with every layer written into the quote.
How much does a tarmac driveway repair cost in Cornwall?
Rates in Cornwall follow the South West, about 3% above our UK midpoint.
| Item | Guide price (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Pothole or small patch repair, cut out and re-laid | £150–£410 each |
| Crack sealing on a domestic drive | £100–£310 per job |
| Edge repair with new edge restraint | £310–£820 per job |
Towns we cover in Cornwall
Postcode areas: PL, TR.
What is included?
A proper tarmac repair cuts out the damaged area in a neat square, digs out any failed stone beneath, rebuilds and compacts the base, bonds the edges and lays new hot tarmac flush with the drive.
- Saw-cut the damaged area square, back to sound tarmac
- Dig out and replace failed sub-base, compact in layers
- Bond coat to the cut faces and base
- Hot binder and surface course laid flush and rolled
- Joints sealed to stop water getting under the patch
- Edge restraint replaced where the side has crumbled
Rules in Cornwall
Repairs, paths and edging work rarely need planning permission. In England, a new hard surface over 5 m² in front of a house needs planning permission unless it is porous or drains to a lawn, border or soakaway within the property.
Tarmac driveway repairs in Cornwall: questions
How much does a tarmac driveway repair cost in Cornwall?
As a 2026 guide, about £150–£410 each inc VAT in Cornwall. The survey confirms a fixed price.
Which towns in Cornwall do you cover?
Redruth, Falmouth, St Austell, Truro, Camborne, Newquay, Penzance, Bodmin and more.
How long does a tarmac driveway repair take?
Usually half a day to a day.
How much does a tarmac pothole repair cost?
As a 2026 guide, about £150–£400 per pothole or small patch including VAT, cut out and re-laid hot. Several patches on one visit cost less each.
Other services in Cornwall
Get a written tarmac 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