Tarmac driveway resurfacing on the Isle of Wight
Tarmac driveway resurfacing on the Isle of Wight are priced from a site survey and an itemised specification, adjusted for the South East rates.
How much does tarmac resurfacing cost on the Isle of Wight?
Rates on the Isle of Wight follow the South East, about 21% above our UK midpoint. Work here is by arrangement because of travel and haulage.
| Item | Guide price (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Tarmac resurfacing over a sound existing base | £30–£54 per m² |
| Example: 30 m² drive | £1,000–£1,800 |
| Example: 50 m² drive | £1,500–£2,700 |
| Example: 80 m² drive | £2,400–£4,350 |
Towns we cover on the Isle of Wight
Postcode areas: PO.
What is included?
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
- Bond (tack) coat sprayed to glue the new layer to the old
- Edges sealed and joints to existing surfaces cut neatly
Rules on the Isle of Wight
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. Any new or widened crossing over the pavement needs approval from the highway authority (the county or unitary council).
How it is built
Tarmac driveway resurfacing on the Isle of Wight: questions
How much does tarmac resurfacing cost on the Isle of Wight?
As a 2026 guide, about £30–£54 per m² inc VAT on the Isle of Wight. The survey confirms a fixed price.
Which towns on the Isle of Wight do you cover?
Newport, Isle of Wight, Ryde, Cowes, Sandown, by arrangement.
How long does tarmac resurfacing take?
Often 1–2 days for a typical drive.
Do I need planning permission to resurface?
Resurfacing an existing hard surface is generally treated differently from creating a new one, but rules vary by nation and by drainage. If the work changes how water drains to the road, check first; our planning guide sets out the rules in each nation.
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Get a written tarmac 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