Tarmac driveway resurfacing in Clevedon

What does tarmac resurfacing cost in Clevedon?

Local guide rates for Clevedon (the South West, about 3% above our UK midpoint):

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
Tarmac resurfacing over a sound existing base	£26–£46 per m²
Example: 30 m² drive	£850–£1,550
Example: 50 m² drive	£1,300–£2,300
Example: 80 m² drive	£2,050–£3,700

As a 2026 guide in Clevedon, tarmac resurfacing work runs at about £26–£46 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £1,300–£2,300. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

What is included in 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
Bond (tack) coat sprayed to glue the new layer to the old

The build-up we price

Planning and kerb rules for Clevedon

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).

Where we work in and around Clevedon

Clevedon at a glance. Smaller towns such as Clevedon are surveyed alongside nearby jobs in Somerset.

Postcodes: BS21
Area: Somerset
Nearest towns: Nailsea (4 miles), Portishead (5 miles), Weston-super-Mare (8 miles), Bristol (11 miles)
Pricing: South West, about 3% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

We also cover nearby Nailsea, Portishead, Weston-super-Mare, Bristol, Burnham-on-Sea.

Clevedon: common questions

Which Clevedon postcodes do you cover?

We cover Clevedon including BS21, and nearby Nailsea, Portishead, Weston-super-Mare.

How long does tarmac resurfacing take in Clevedon?

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

Are there planning or highway rules in Clevedon?

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 Clevedon?

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.

Other work in Clevedon

Questions about tarmac resurfacing jobs in Clevedon? Call, WhatsApp or use the form, and we'll talk it through.