Tarmac driveway resurfacing in Ewell

Tarmac resurfacing prices in Ewell

Guide prices below are for Ewell, adjusted for the South East, where surfacing rates run 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 Ewell, tarmac resurfacing work runs at about £28–£50 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £1,400–£2,500. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Planning and kerb rules for Ewell

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.

Covering Ewell

Survey cover and pricing for Ewell. Ewell sits 14 miles from Woking, within our regular Surrey cover.

Postcodes: KT17, KT19, KT4
Area: Surrey
Nearest towns: Epsom (2 miles), Sutton (2 miles), Banstead (3 miles), Surbiton (4 miles)
Pricing: South East, about 10% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Close to Ewell: Epsom, Sutton, Banstead, Surbiton, Carshalton.

What we do on tarmac resurfacing

A new tack-coated surface course over a drive whose base is still sound: less digging, lower cost.

Cut out and patch failed areas before overlaying
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
Edges sealed and joints to existing surfaces cut neatly

How it is built

Questions about tarmac resurfacing jobs in Ewell

Do I need permission for tarmac resurfacing in Ewell?

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).

What is the price of tarmac resurfacing in Ewell?

As a 2026 guide in Ewell, tarmac resurfacing work runs at about £28–£50 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £1,400–£2,500. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

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

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 quickly can work start in Ewell?

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

More we do in Ewell

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