Tarmac driveway resurfacing in Slough

What does tarmac resurfacing cost in Slough?

These Slough guide prices reflect rates in 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 Slough, 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.

What the price covers

Tarmac resurfacing, or an overlay, means cleaning and repairing an existing drive, spraying a bond coat and laying a new surface course of about 25–40 mm on top, without digging out the base.

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
New surface course, typically 25–40 mm, laid hot and rolled
Edges sealed and joints to existing surfaces cut neatly

Layer by layer

Rules that apply in Slough

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).

Covering Slough

Survey cover and pricing for Slough. We cover Slough as part of our regular Berkshire rounds.

Postcodes: SL1, SL2, SL3
Area: Berkshire
Nearest towns: Windsor (2 miles), Maidenhead (5 miles), Gerrards Cross (6 miles), Uxbridge (6 miles)
Pricing: South East, about 10% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

We also cover nearby Windsor, Maidenhead, Gerrards Cross, Uxbridge, Egham.

Your questions answered

Which Slough postcodes do you cover?

We cover Slough including SL1, SL2, SL3, and nearby Windsor, Maidenhead, Gerrards Cross.

How quickly can work start in Slough?

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

Can I get a free survey in Slough?

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.

What approvals apply in Slough?

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).

Other work in Slough

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