Tarmac driveway repairs in Exmouth

How much should I budget in Exmouth?

Local guide rates for Exmouth (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 Exmouth, expect about £150–£410 each including VAT. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

What we do on a tarmac driveway repair

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
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

How it is built

Covering Exmouth

Survey cover and pricing for Exmouth. Exmouth sits 37 miles from Plymouth, within our regular Devon cover.

Postcodes: EX8, EX7, EX9
Area: Devon
Nearest towns: Exeter (9 miles), Newton Abbot (11 miles), Torquay (12 miles), Paignton (14 miles)
Pricing: South West, about 3% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

We also cover nearby Exeter, Newton Abbot, Torquay, Paignton, Brixham.

Rules that apply in Exmouth

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.

Your questions answered

Do I need permission for a tarmac driveway repair in Exmouth?

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).

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

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

How long does a tarmac driveway repair take in Exmouth?

Usually half a day to a day. We book Exmouth surveys alongside other jobs in Devon, and give you dates once the specification is agreed.

Is the survey in Exmouth free?

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.

Also in Exmouth

Send us a postcode, a rough size and a photo or two, and we'll come back with survey dates for Exmouth.