Tarmac driveway resurfacing in Westminster

How much should I budget in Westminster?

Guide prices below are for Westminster, 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 Westminster, 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.

What the price covers

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

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

Covering Westminster

The key facts for Westminster. We cover Westminster as part of our regular Greater London rounds.

Postcodes: SW1H, SW1E, SW1A, SW1P, SW1V, SW1Y, SW1W, W1J
Area: Greater London
Nearest towns: Chelsea (2 miles), Battersea (2 miles), Brixton (3 miles), Fulham (3 miles)
Pricing: London, about 20% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Close to Westminster: Chelsea, Battersea, Brixton, Fulham, Camden Town.

Planning and kerb rules for Westminster

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).

Questions about tarmac resurfacing jobs in Westminster

How much does tarmac resurfacing cost in Westminster?

As a 2026 guide in Westminster, 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.

What approvals apply in Westminster?

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).

Is the survey in Westminster 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 quickly can work start in Westminster?

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

Also in Westminster

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