Tarmac driveway resurfacing in East Molesey
A good tarmac resurfacing job in East Molesey looks the same as a poor one on the day it is laid. The difference shows a few winters later, which is why our quotes list what goes underneath.
How much should I budget in East Molesey?
These East Molesey guide prices reflect rates in 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 East Molesey, 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.
Layer by layer
Where we work in and around East Molesey
Survey cover and pricing for East Molesey. We cover East Molesey by grouping surveys with nearby Surrey jobs; Woking is 11 miles away.
- Postcodes
- KT8, KT7, TW11
- Area
- Surrey
- Nearest towns
- West Molesey (1 mile), Esher (2 miles), Surbiton (2 miles), Walton-on-Thames (3 miles)
- Pricing
- South East, about 10% above our UK midpoint
- Kerb approvals
- The highway authority
Close to East Molesey: West Molesey, Esher, Surbiton, Walton-on-Thames, Sunbury-on-Thames.
What is included in tarmac resurfacing?
A new tack-coated surface course over a drive whose base is still sound: less digging, lower cost.
- 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
Rules that apply in East Molesey
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. If the job needs a dropped kerb, the highway authority (the county or unitary council) approves it before any work on the footway.
East Molesey: common questions
Are there planning or highway rules in East Molesey?
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).
Will someone visit before I get a fixed price in East Molesey?
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.
Do you work in my part of East Molesey?
We cover East Molesey including KT8, KT7, TW11, and nearby West Molesey, Esher, Surbiton.
What is the price of tarmac resurfacing in East Molesey?
As a 2026 guide in East Molesey, 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.
More we do in East Molesey
- Car park resurfacing
- Private and access road surfacing
- Permeable tarmac driveways
- Car park surfacing
- Red tarmac driveways
- Car park and yard repairs
- Everything in East Molesey
Send us a postcode, a rough size and a photo or two, and we'll come back with survey dates for East Molesey.
Tarmac driveway resurfacing in East Molesey: get a written 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