Tarmac driveway resurfacing in Faversham

What does tarmac resurfacing cost in Faversham?

Guide prices below are for Faversham, adjusted for the South East, where surfacing rates run 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 Faversham, 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.

Do I need permission in Faversham?

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 the price covers

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
Weed treatment and a clean surface
New surface course, typically 25–40 mm, laid hot and rolled
Edges sealed and joints to existing surfaces cut neatly

The build-up we price

Covering Faversham

Survey cover and pricing for Faversham. We cover Faversham by grouping surveys with nearby Kent jobs; Maidstone is 16 miles away.

Postcodes: ME13
Area: Kent
Nearest towns: Whitstable (7 miles), Sittingbourne (7 miles), Canterbury (9 miles), Herne Bay (11 miles)
Pricing: South East, about 10% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Close to Faversham: Whitstable, Sittingbourne, Canterbury, Herne Bay, Ashford (Kent).

Faversham: common questions

Is the survey in Faversham 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 does tarmac resurfacing take in Faversham?

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

Are there planning or highway rules in Faversham?

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).

Do you work in my part of Faversham?

We cover Faversham including ME13, and nearby Whitstable, Sittingbourne, Canterbury.

Other work in Faversham

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