Tarmac driveway resurfacing in Finchley

What does tarmac resurfacing cost in Finchley?

For Finchley, we apply the London rate, about 20% above our UK midpoint. Your survey turns these ranges into a fixed price.

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
Tarmac resurfacing over a sound existing base	£30–£54 per m²
Example: 30 m² drive	£990–£1,800
Example: 50 m² drive	£1,500–£2,700
Example: 80 m² drive	£2,400–£4,300

As a 2026 guide in Finchley, tarmac resurfacing work runs at about £30–£54 per m² including VAT, so a 80 m² drive is roughly £2,400–£4,300. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

How it is built

Planning and kerb rules for Finchley

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 Finchley

What applies in Finchley. As one of the larger towns in Greater London, Finchley sees regular survey visits.

Postcodes: N3, N12, NW11, NW4, NW7, NW9
Area: Greater London
Nearest towns: Muswell Hill (2 miles), Cricklewood (3 miles), Kilburn (3 miles), Wood Green (3 miles)
Pricing: London, about 20% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Nearby, we work in Muswell Hill, Cricklewood, Kilburn, Wood Green, Barnet.

What is included in tarmac resurfacing?

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.

Plane or cut back at thresholds, kerbs and covers so levels still work
Weed treatment and a clean surface
Bond (tack) coat sprayed to glue the new layer to the old
New surface course, typically 25–40 mm, laid hot and rolled
Edges sealed and joints to existing surfaces cut neatly

Finchley: common questions

Do I need permission for tarmac resurfacing in Finchley?

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).

What is the price of tarmac resurfacing in Finchley?

As a 2026 guide in Finchley, tarmac resurfacing work runs at about £30–£54 per m² including VAT, so a 80 m² drive is roughly £2,400–£4,300. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

Is the survey in Finchley 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.

How long will the work take at my Finchley property?

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

Also in Finchley

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