Tarmac driveway repairs in West Glamorgan
Looking for tarmac driveway repairs in West Glamorgan? Start with a guide price, then a survey that turns it into a fixed, written specification.

How much does a tarmac driveway repair cost in West Glamorgan?
Rates in West Glamorgan follow Wales, about 5% below our UK midpoint.
| Item | Guide price (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Pothole or small patch repair, cut out and re-laid | £140–£380 each |
| Crack sealing on a domestic drive | £100–£280 per job |
| Edge repair with new edge restraint | £280–£760 per job |
Towns we cover in West Glamorgan
Postcode areas: SA.
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.
- Find the cause: water, root, soft base or missing edge
- 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
- Joints sealed to stop water getting under the patch
- Edge restraint replaced where the side has crumbled
Rules in West Glamorgan
Repairs, paths and edging work rarely need planning permission. In Wales, new front hardstanding should be porous or drain to a permeable area within the property, and work covering 100 m² or more with drainage effects usually needs SAB approval first.
Tarmac driveway repairs in West Glamorgan: questions
How much does a tarmac driveway repair cost in West Glamorgan?
As a 2026 guide, about £140–£380 each inc VAT in West Glamorgan. The survey confirms a fixed price.
Which towns in West Glamorgan do you cover?
Swansea, Neath, Briton Ferry, Gorseinon, Clydach, Ystalyfera, Pontarddulais.
How long does a tarmac driveway repair take?
Usually half a day to a day.
Can you fix crumbling edges?
Yes. We cut back to firm tarmac, put in a kerb or block edge on a concrete haunch, and re-lay the edge strip. Edge repairs are typically £300–£800 per job including VAT.
Other services in West Glamorgan
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