Tarmac driveway resurfacing in Portishead

How much should I budget in Portishead?

Guide prices below are for Portishead, adjusted for the South West, where surfacing rates run 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 Portishead, tarmac resurfacing work runs at about £26–£46 per m² including VAT, so a 30 m² drive is roughly £850–£1,550. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Portishead: the local details

Portishead at a glance. Portishead is covered on our Somerset rounds, 19 miles from Bath.

Postcodes: BS20, BS11
Area: Somerset
Nearest towns: Nailsea (3 miles), Clevedon (5 miles), Bristol (8 miles), Keynsham (13 miles)
Pricing: South West, about 3% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Nearby, we work in Nailsea, Clevedon, Bristol, Keynsham, Weston-super-Mare.

Do I need permission in Portishead?

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).

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.

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

Portishead: common questions

How much does tarmac resurfacing cost in Portishead?

As a 2026 guide in Portishead, tarmac resurfacing work runs at about £26–£46 per m² including VAT, so a 30 m² drive is roughly £850–£1,550. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

Will someone visit before I get a fixed price in Portishead?

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 Portishead?

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

Which Portishead postcodes do you cover?

We cover Portishead including BS20, BS11, and nearby Nailsea, Clevedon, Bristol.

Other work in Portishead

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