Tarmac driveway resurfacing in Nottinghamshire
We survey and price tarmac resurfacing jobs across Nottinghamshire, from Nottingham to Mansfield and Worksop, with every layer written into the quote.

How much does tarmac resurfacing cost in Nottinghamshire?
Rates in Nottinghamshire follow the East Midlands, about 2% below our UK midpoint.
| Item | Guide price (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Tarmac resurfacing over a sound existing base | £24–£44 per m² |
| Example: 30 m² drive | £810–£1,450 |
| Example: 50 m² drive | £1,200–£2,200 |
| Example: 80 m² drive | £1,950–£3,550 |
Towns we cover in Nottinghamshire
- Nottingham
- Mansfield
- Worksop
- Newark-on-Trent
- Arnold
- West Bridgford
- Sutton-in-Ashfield
- Hucknall
- Kirkby-in-Ashfield
- Retford
- Eastwood
- Mansfield Woodhouse
Postcode areas: DN, NG, S.
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
- New surface course, typically 25–40 mm, laid hot and rolled
Rules in Nottinghamshire
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).
How it is built
Tarmac driveway resurfacing in Nottinghamshire: questions
How much does tarmac resurfacing cost in Nottinghamshire?
As a 2026 guide, about £24–£44 per m² inc VAT in Nottinghamshire. The survey confirms a fixed price.
Which towns in Nottinghamshire do you cover?
Nottingham, Mansfield, Worksop, Newark-on-Trent, Arnold, West Bridgford, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Hucknall and more.
How long does tarmac resurfacing take?
Often 1–2 days for a typical drive.
Is an overlay worth it or should I replace the drive?
If the drive is level and firm but tired-looking, an overlay is usually good value. Sinking, wide cracking, standing water or crumbling edges point to a rebuild.
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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