Tarmac driveway repairs in Westminster

How much should I budget in Westminster?

These Westminster guide prices reflect rates in London, about 20% above our UK midpoint.

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
Pothole or small patch repair, cut out and re-laid	£180–£480 each
Crack sealing on a domestic drive	£120–£360 per job
Edge repair with new edge restraint	£360–£960 per job

As a 2026 guide in Westminster, expect about £180–£480 each including VAT. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Where we work in and around Westminster

Westminster at a glance. We cover Westminster as part of our regular Greater London rounds.

Postcodes: SW1H, SW1E, SW1A, SW1P, SW1V, SW1Y, SW1W, W1J
Area: Greater London
Nearest towns: Chelsea (2 miles), Battersea (2 miles), Brixton (3 miles), Fulham (3 miles)
Pricing: London, about 20% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Close to Westminster: Chelsea, Battersea, Brixton, Fulham, Camden Town.

What we do on a tarmac driveway repair

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
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

Do I need permission in Westminster?

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.

Questions about tarmac driveway repairs in Westminster

What approvals apply in Westminster?

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).

Is the survey in Westminster 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.

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

As a 2026 guide in Westminster, expect about £180–£480 each including VAT. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

Do you cover all of Westminster?

We cover Westminster including SW1H, SW1E, SW1A, SW1P, SW1V, SW1Y, and nearby Chelsea, Battersea, Brixton.

More we do in Westminster

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