Tarmac driveway resurfacing in Harrow

Tarmac resurfacing prices in Harrow

These Harrow guide prices reflect rates in London, about 20% above our UK midpoint.

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 Harrow, tarmac resurfacing work runs at about £30–£54 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £1,500–£2,700. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Harrow: the local details

The key facts for Harrow. As one of the larger towns in Greater London, Harrow sees regular survey visits.

Postcodes: HA1, HA3, HA2, HA7
Area: Greater London
Nearest towns: Brent (2 miles), Northolt (3 miles), Greenford (4 miles), Ruislip (4 miles)
Pricing: London, about 20% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

We also cover nearby Brent, Northolt, Greenford, Ruislip, Bushey.

The build-up we price

Rules that apply in Harrow

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

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.

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
Bond (tack) coat sprayed to glue the new layer to the old
Edges sealed and joints to existing surfaces cut neatly

Your questions answered

How quickly can work start in Harrow?

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

How much does tarmac resurfacing cost in Harrow?

As a 2026 guide in Harrow, tarmac resurfacing work runs at about £30–£54 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £1,500–£2,700. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

Do you cover all of Harrow?

We cover Harrow including HA1, HA3, HA2, HA7, and nearby Brent, Northolt, Greenford.

Do I need permission for tarmac resurfacing in Harrow?

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).

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