Tarmac driveway resurfacing in Peckham

Tarmac resurfacing prices in Peckham

Local guide rates for Peckham (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 Peckham, 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.

Covering Peckham

Peckham at a glance. We cover Peckham as part of our regular Greater London rounds.

Postcodes: SE15, SE14, SE22, SE1P, SE17, SE16
Area: Greater London
Nearest towns: Brixton (2 miles), Greenwich (3 miles), Catford (3 miles), Westminster (3 miles)
Pricing: London, about 20% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Nearby, we work in Brixton, Greenwich, Catford, Westminster, Blackheath.

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.

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

How it is built

Do I need permission in Peckham?

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.

Peckham: common questions

Do you work in my part of Peckham?

We cover Peckham including SE15, SE14, SE22, SE1P, SE17, SE16, and nearby Brixton, Greenwich, Catford.

How much does tarmac resurfacing cost in Peckham?

As a 2026 guide in Peckham, 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 I need permission for tarmac resurfacing in Peckham?

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 will the work take at my Peckham property?

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

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