Tarmac driveway resurfacing in Sandhurst

What does tarmac resurfacing cost in Sandhurst?

Local guide rates for Sandhurst (the South East, about 10% above our UK midpoint):

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
Tarmac resurfacing over a sound existing base	£28–£50 per m²
Example: 30 m² drive	£910–£1,650
Example: 50 m² drive	£1,400–£2,500
Example: 80 m² drive	£2,200–£3,950

As a 2026 guide in Sandhurst, tarmac resurfacing work runs at about £28–£50 per m² including VAT, so a 30 m² drive is roughly £910–£1,650. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

The build-up we price

Covering Sandhurst

What applies in Sandhurst. We cover Sandhurst by grouping surveys with nearby Berkshire jobs; Reading is 11 miles away.

Postcodes: GU47, GU17
Area: Berkshire
Nearest towns: Crowthorne (2 miles), Yateley (2 miles), Camberley (2 miles), Farnborough (4 miles)
Pricing: South East, about 10% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Close to Sandhurst: Crowthorne, Yateley, Camberley, Farnborough, Fleet.

Planning and kerb rules for Sandhurst

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. Any new or widened crossing over the pavement needs approval from the highway authority (the county or unitary council).

What the price covers

A new tack-coated surface course over a drive whose base is still sound: less digging, lower cost.

Survey of the existing base: sinking, rutting, loose edges and drainage
Cut out and patch failed areas before overlaying
Weed treatment and a clean surface
Bond (tack) coat sprayed to glue the new layer to the old
Edges sealed and joints to existing surfaces cut neatly

Questions about tarmac resurfacing jobs in Sandhurst

What approvals apply in Sandhurst?

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 long does tarmac resurfacing take in Sandhurst?

Often 1–2 days for a typical drive. We book Sandhurst surveys alongside other jobs in Berkshire, and give you dates once the specification is agreed.

Will someone visit before I get a fixed price in Sandhurst?

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.

Which Sandhurst postcodes do you cover?

We cover Sandhurst including GU47, GU17, and nearby Crowthorne, Yateley, Camberley.

Other work in Sandhurst

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