Tarmac driveway resurfacing in Norwich

What does tarmac resurfacing cost in Norwich?

Local guide rates for Norwich (the East of England, 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 Norwich, tarmac resurfacing work runs at about £26–£47 per m² including VAT, so a 30 m² drive is roughly £870–£1,550. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Rules that apply in Norwich

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 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
Plane or cut back at thresholds, kerbs and covers so levels still work
Weed treatment and a clean surface
New surface course, typically 25–40 mm, laid hot and rolled

Norwich: the local details

Norwich at a glance. Norwich is one of the bigger places we cover in Norfolk, so survey slots come round regularly.

Postcodes: NR1, NR2, NR3, NR7, NR4, NR6, NR5, NR8
Area: Norfolk
Nearest towns: North Walsham (14 miles), East Dereham (16 miles), Great Yarmouth (18 miles)
Pricing: East of England, about 5% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

The same service is available in North Walsham, East Dereham, Great Yarmouth.

How it is built

Questions about tarmac resurfacing jobs in Norwich

Tarmac resurfacing cost in Norwich: what should I budget?

As a 2026 guide in Norwich, tarmac resurfacing work runs at about £26–£47 per m² including VAT, so a 30 m² drive is roughly £870–£1,550. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

Do you cover all of Norwich?

We cover Norwich including NR1, NR2, NR3, NR7, NR4, NR6, and nearby North Walsham, East Dereham, Great Yarmouth.

Can I get a free survey in Norwich?

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 Norwich?

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

Also in Norwich

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