Tarmac driveway resurfacing in Strood

What does tarmac resurfacing cost in Strood?

Guide prices below are for Strood, 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 Strood, 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 Strood?

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. A vehicle crossing over the footway is a separate approval, from the highway authority (the county or unitary council).

Strood: the local details

What applies in Strood. Strood is 9 miles from Maidstone, and we survey there as part of Kent cover.

Postcodes: ME2, ME6
Area: Kent
Nearest towns: Rochester (1 mile), Chatham (2 miles), Gillingham (3 miles), Gravesend (6 miles)
Pricing: South East, about 10% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Close to Strood: Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham, Gravesend, Swanscombe.

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.

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

Layer by layer

Questions about tarmac resurfacing jobs in Strood

Which Strood postcodes do you cover?

We cover Strood including ME2, ME6, and nearby Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham.

How long does tarmac resurfacing take in Strood?

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

Are there planning or highway rules in Strood?

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).

Can I get a free survey in Strood?

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.

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