Tarmac driveway resurfacing in Guildford

What does tarmac resurfacing cost in Guildford?

These Guildford 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 Guildford, 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.

How it is built

What is included in 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
Plane or cut back at thresholds, kerbs and covers so levels still work
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

Planning and kerb rules for Guildford

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).

Where we work in and around Guildford

What applies in Guildford. We reach Guildford on our Surrey survey days; Woking is 6 miles away.

Postcodes: GU1, GU2, GU4, GU3, GU5
Area: Surrey
Nearest towns: Godalming (4 miles), Woking (6 miles), Aldershot (8 miles), Farnborough (9 miles)
Pricing: South East, about 10% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Nearby, we work in Godalming, Woking, Aldershot, Farnborough, Cobham.

Your questions answered

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

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 much does tarmac resurfacing cost in Guildford?

As a 2026 guide in Guildford, 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.

Do I need permission for tarmac resurfacing in Guildford?

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).

How long does tarmac resurfacing take in Guildford?

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

More we do in Guildford

Tell us what you have in mind for Guildford and we'll book a survey and put the specification in writing.