Tarmac driveway resurfacing in Hale

What does tarmac resurfacing cost in Hale?

These Hale guide prices reflect rates in the North West, about 3% below our UK midpoint.

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
Tarmac resurfacing over a sound existing base	£24–£44 per m²
Example: 30 m² drive	£800–£1,450
Example: 50 m² drive	£1,200–£2,200
Example: 80 m² drive	£1,950–£3,500

As a 2026 guide in Hale, tarmac resurfacing work runs at about £24–£44 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £1,200–£2,200. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

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
Weed treatment and a clean surface
Edges sealed and joints to existing surfaces cut neatly

Planning and kerb rules for Hale

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).

Covering Hale

Survey cover and pricing for Hale. Hale is covered on our Greater Manchester rounds, 8 miles from Manchester.

Postcodes: WA15, WA16
Area: Greater Manchester
Nearest towns: Altrincham (1 mile), Sale (3 miles), Urmston (5 miles), Stretford (5 miles)
Pricing: North West, about 3% below our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

The same service is available in Altrincham, Sale, Urmston, Stretford, Wilmslow.

How it is built

Questions about tarmac resurfacing jobs in Hale

Do you cover all of Hale?

We cover Hale including WA15, WA16, and nearby Altrincham, Sale, Urmston.

How much does tarmac resurfacing cost in Hale?

As a 2026 guide in Hale, tarmac resurfacing work runs at about £24–£44 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £1,200–£2,200. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

Is the survey in Hale 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 long will the work take at my Hale property?

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

Other work in Hale

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