Tarmac driveway resurfacing in Hove

What does tarmac resurfacing cost in Hove?

Local guide rates for Hove (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 Hove, 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 we do on tarmac resurfacing

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

Cut out and patch failed areas before overlaying
Plane or cut back at thresholds, kerbs and covers so levels still work
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

Rules that apply in Hove

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. If the job needs a dropped kerb, the highway authority (the county or unitary council) approves it before any work on the footway.

Hove: the local details

Hove at a glance. As one of the larger towns in East Sussex, Hove sees regular survey visits.

Postcodes: BN52, BN3
Area: East Sussex
Nearest towns: Brighton (1 mile), Portslade (2 miles), Shoreham-by-Sea (5 miles), Rottingdean (5 miles)
Pricing: South East, about 10% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

The same service is available in Brighton, Portslade, Shoreham-by-Sea, Rottingdean, Lancing.

Hove: common questions

How quickly can work start in Hove?

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

Tarmac resurfacing cost in Hove: what should I budget?

As a 2026 guide in Hove, tarmac resurfacing work runs at about £28–£50 per m² including VAT, so a 30 m² drive is roughly £910–£1,650. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

Do you cover all of Hove?

We cover Hove including BN52, BN3, and nearby Brighton, Portslade, Shoreham-by-Sea.

Can I get a free survey in Hove?

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.

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