Tarmac driveway resurfacing in Stevenage

Tarmac resurfacing prices in Stevenage

Guide prices below are for Stevenage, adjusted for the East of England, where surfacing rates run about 5% above our UK midpoint.

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
Tarmac resurfacing over a sound existing base	£26–£47 per m²
Example: 30 m² drive	£870–£1,550
Example: 50 m² drive	£1,300–£2,350
Example: 80 m² drive	£2,100–£3,800

As a 2026 guide in Stevenage, tarmac resurfacing work runs at about £26–£47 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £1,300–£2,350. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Where we work in and around Stevenage

Stevenage at a glance. As one of the larger towns in Hertfordshire, Stevenage sees regular survey visits.

Postcodes: SG1, SG2, SG3
Area: Hertfordshire
Nearest towns: Hitchin (5 miles), Letchworth Garden City (5 miles), Welwyn Garden City (7 miles), Harpenden (9 miles)
Pricing: East of England, about 5% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Nearby, we work in Hitchin, Letchworth Garden City, Welwyn Garden City, Harpenden, Hertford.

Rules that apply in Stevenage

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).

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
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
Edges sealed and joints to existing surfaces cut neatly

Layer by layer

Stevenage: common questions

Do you work in my part of Stevenage?

We cover Stevenage including SG1, SG2, SG3, and nearby Hitchin, Letchworth Garden City, Welwyn Garden City.

What is the price of tarmac resurfacing in Stevenage?

As a 2026 guide in Stevenage, tarmac resurfacing work runs at about £26–£47 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £1,300–£2,350. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

Do I need permission for tarmac resurfacing in Stevenage?

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).

How long does tarmac resurfacing take in Stevenage?

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

More we do in Stevenage

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