Driveways and paths · Greater London

Tarmac driveway resurfacing in Willesden

A good tarmac resurfacing job in Willesden looks the same as a poor one on the day it is laid. The difference shows a few winters later, which is why our quotes list what goes underneath.

WILLESDEN GUIDE£30–£54 per m² inc VAT
Hot tarmac being spread with a lute rake on a driveway, typical of tarmac resurfacing work

Tarmac resurfacing prices in Willesden

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

ItemGuide 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 Willesden, 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.

Rules that apply in Willesden

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).

Willesden: the local details

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

Postcodes
NW26, NW10, W10
Area
Greater London
Nearest towns
Cricklewood (2 miles), Shepherds Bush (2 miles), Kilburn (2 miles), Acton (2 miles)
Pricing
London, about 20% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals
The highway authority

Close to Willesden: Cricklewood, Shepherds Bush, Kilburn, Acton, Chiswick.

Layer by layer

New surface course25–40 mm AC 6 or AC 10Bond coatbitumen emulsion tack coatExisting driverepaired where failedExisting basemust be soundINDICATIVE CROSS-SECTION · NOT TO SCALE

What we do on tarmac resurfacing

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

  • 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

Questions about tarmac resurfacing jobs in Willesden

What approvals apply in Willesden?

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).

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

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.

Do you work in my part of Willesden?

We cover Willesden including NW26, NW10, W10, and nearby Cricklewood, Shepherds Bush, Kilburn.

How long will the work take at my Willesden property?

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

More we do in Willesden

Questions about tarmac resurfacing jobs in Willesden? Call, WhatsApp or use the form, and we'll talk it through.

Free survey for new surfacing

Tarmac driveway resurfacing in Willesden: get a written quote

Send a postcode and a rough size and we'll arrange a survey. Every quote lists the layers, edging, drainage and VAT.

  • Surface courseDEPTH + MIX
  • Binder courseDEPTH + MIX
  • Sub-baseDEPTH + MATERIAL
  • Edges, drainage, VATITEMISED
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