Tarmac driveway resurfacing in Swanley

How much should I budget in Swanley?

Local guide rates for Swanley (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 Swanley, tarmac resurfacing work runs at about £28–£50 per m² including VAT, so a 80 m² drive is roughly £2,200–£3,950. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

What we do on 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
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

Where we work in and around Swanley

Survey cover and pricing for Swanley. Swanley is covered on our Kent rounds, 17 miles from Maidstone.

Postcodes: BR8, DA4, BR5, BR6
Area: Kent
Nearest towns: Bexley (3 miles), Dartford (4 miles), Welling (5 miles), Eltham (6 miles)
Pricing: South East, about 10% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

The same service is available in Bexley, Dartford, Welling, Eltham, Swanscombe.

The build-up we price

Rules that apply in Swanley

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).

Your questions answered

What is the price of tarmac resurfacing in Swanley?

As a 2026 guide in Swanley, tarmac resurfacing work runs at about £28–£50 per m² including VAT, so a 80 m² drive is roughly £2,200–£3,950. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

Is the survey in Swanley 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 Swanley?

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

Do you cover all of Swanley?

We cover Swanley including BR8, DA4, BR5, BR6, and nearby Bexley, Dartford, Welling.

More we do in Swanley

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