Tarmac driveway repairs in Bodmin

What does a tarmac driveway repair cost in Bodmin?

These Bodmin guide prices reflect rates in 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

As a 2026 guide in Bodmin, expect about £150–£410 each including VAT. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

What the price covers

Potholes, sunken patches, cracks and crumbling edges cut out square and re-laid hot.

Saw-cut the damaged area square, back to sound tarmac
Dig out and replace failed sub-base, compact in layers
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

Planning and kerb rules for Bodmin

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.

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Bodmin: the local details

What applies in Bodmin. We cover Bodmin by grouping surveys with nearby Cornwall jobs; Redruth is 28 miles away.

Postcodes: PL31, PL30, PL22
Area: Cornwall
Nearest towns: St Austell (9 miles), Newquay (16 miles), Truro (20 miles), Saltash (22 miles)
Pricing: South West, about 3% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Nearby, we work in St Austell, Newquay, Truro, Saltash.

Your questions answered

Tarmac driveway repair cost in Bodmin: what should I budget?

As a 2026 guide in Bodmin, expect about £150–£410 each including VAT. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

What approvals apply in Bodmin?

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. Dropped kerbs are approved by the highway authority (the county or unitary council).

Do you cover all of Bodmin?

We cover Bodmin including PL31, PL30, PL22, and nearby St Austell, Newquay, Truro.

Can I get a free survey in Bodmin?

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 Bodmin

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