Tarmac driveway resurfacing in Streatham

What does tarmac resurfacing cost in Streatham?

Guide prices below are for Streatham, adjusted for London, where surfacing rates run 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 Streatham, tarmac resurfacing work runs at about £30–£54 per m² including VAT, so a 30 m² drive is roughly £990–£1,800. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Where we work in and around Streatham

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

Postcodes: SW16, SE27, SW12, SW17, SE21, SE19
Area: Greater London
Nearest towns: Mitcham (2 miles), Brixton (3 miles), Wimbledon (3 miles), Battersea (3 miles)
Pricing: London, about 20% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

We also cover nearby Mitcham, Brixton, Wimbledon, Battersea, Croydon.

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.

Survey of the existing base: sinking, rutting, loose edges and drainage
Cut out and patch failed areas before overlaying
Plane or cut back at thresholds, kerbs and covers so levels still work
Bond (tack) coat sprayed to glue the new layer to the old
Edges sealed and joints to existing surfaces cut neatly

Rules that apply in Streatham

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).

Your questions answered

How long does tarmac resurfacing take in Streatham?

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

Will someone visit before I get a fixed price in Streatham?

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 much does tarmac resurfacing cost in Streatham?

As a 2026 guide in Streatham, tarmac resurfacing work runs at about £30–£54 per m² including VAT, so a 30 m² drive is roughly £990–£1,800. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

Do you work in my part of Streatham?

We cover Streatham including SW16, SE27, SW12, SW17, SE21, SE19, and nearby Mitcham, Brixton, Wimbledon.

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