Tarmac driveway repairs in Aldridge
Homeowners in Aldridge ask us about tarmac driveway repairs for the same reason: a surface that stays flat, drains properly and still looks tidy in ten years. That comes down to the build underneath.

Tarmac driveway repair prices in Aldridge
Local guide rates for Aldridge (the West Midlands, in line with our UK midpoint):
| Item | Guide price (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Pothole or small patch repair, cut out and re-laid | £150–£400 each |
| Crack sealing on a domestic drive | £100–£300 per job |
| Edge repair with new edge restraint | £300–£800 per job |
As a 2026 guide in Aldridge, expect about £150–£400 each including VAT. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.
The build-up we price
Planning and kerb rules for Aldridge
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.
What is included in a tarmac driveway repair?
Potholes, sunken patches, cracks and crumbling edges cut out square and re-laid hot.
- Find the cause: water, root, soft base or missing edge
- 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
Covering Aldridge
The key facts for Aldridge. Smaller towns such as Aldridge are surveyed alongside nearby jobs in the West Midlands.
- Postcodes
- WS9, WS4
- Area
- West Midlands
- Nearest towns
- Walsall (3 miles), Bloxwich (4 miles), Sutton Coldfield (5 miles), Burntwood (5 miles)
- Pricing
- West Midlands, in line with our UK midpoint
- Kerb approvals
- The highway authority
Nearby, we work in Walsall, Bloxwich, Sutton Coldfield, Burntwood, Great Wyrley.
Your questions answered
What approvals apply in Aldridge?
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).
How much does a tarmac driveway repair cost in Aldridge?
As a 2026 guide in Aldridge, expect about £150–£400 each including VAT. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.
Is the survey in Aldridge 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.
Do you work in my part of Aldridge?
We cover Aldridge including WS9, WS4, and nearby Walsall, Bloxwich, Sutton Coldfield.
Also in Aldridge
- Red tarmac driveways
- New tarmac driveways
- Car park surfacing
- Front garden to tarmac driveway
- Private and access road surfacing
- Tarmac paths and footpaths
- Everything in Aldridge
Send us a postcode, a rough size and a photo or two, and we'll come back with survey dates for Aldridge.
Tarmac driveway repairs in Aldridge: get a written 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