Tarmac driveway resurfacing in Basingstoke

What does tarmac resurfacing cost in Basingstoke?

These Basingstoke guide prices reflect rates in the South East, about 10% above our UK midpoint.

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
Tarmac resurfacing over a sound existing base	£28–£50 per m²
Example: 30 m² drive	£910–£1,650
Example: 50 m² drive	£1,400–£2,500
Example: 80 m² drive	£2,200–£3,950

As a 2026 guide in Basingstoke, tarmac resurfacing work runs at about £28–£50 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £1,400–£2,500. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Planning and kerb rules for Basingstoke

In England, householder permitted development (Class F of the 2015 General Permitted Development Order) lets you lay a hard surface in front of a house without planning permission if it is porous, or if the rainwater is directed to a permeable area within the property. If the area is more than 5 m² and neither applies, you need permission. Standard dense tarmac is not porous, so a dense tarmac drive needs a lawn, border, channel to a soakaway or other permeable route for its water. If the job needs a dropped kerb, the highway authority (the county or unitary council) approves it before any work on the footway.

Where we work in and around Basingstoke

Basingstoke at a glance. We cover Basingstoke as part of our regular Hampshire rounds.

Postcodes: RG21, RG24, RG22, RG23, RG25
Area: Hampshire
Nearest towns: Tadley (6 miles), Alton (9 miles), Fleet (11 miles), Yateley (12 miles)
Pricing: South East, about 10% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

We also cover nearby Tadley, Alton, Fleet, Yateley, Aldershot.

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
New surface course, typically 25–40 mm, laid hot and rolled

Your questions answered

How long will the work take at my Basingstoke property?

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

What is the price of tarmac resurfacing in Basingstoke?

As a 2026 guide in Basingstoke, tarmac resurfacing work runs at about £28–£50 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £1,400–£2,500. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

Can I get a free survey in Basingstoke?

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 I need permission for tarmac resurfacing in Basingstoke?

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).

Also in Basingstoke

Tell us what you have in mind for Basingstoke and we'll book a survey and put the specification in writing.