Tarmac driveway resurfacing in Rugby

What does tarmac resurfacing cost in Rugby?

Guide prices below are for Rugby, adjusted for the West Midlands, where surfacing rates run in line with our UK midpoint.

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
Tarmac resurfacing over a sound existing base	£25–£45 per m²
Example: 30 m² drive	£830–£1,500
Example: 50 m² drive	£1,250–£2,250
Example: 80 m² drive	£2,000–£3,600

As a 2026 guide in Rugby, tarmac resurfacing work runs at about £25–£45 per m² including VAT, so a 80 m² drive is roughly £2,000–£3,600. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

The build-up we price

What we do on 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
Bond (tack) coat sprayed to glue the new layer to the old
Edges sealed and joints to existing surfaces cut neatly

Covering Rugby

Survey cover and pricing for Rugby. As one of the larger towns in Warwickshire, Rugby sees regular survey visits.

Postcodes: CV23, CV21, CV22
Area: Warwickshire
Nearest towns: Daventry (9 miles), Coventry (11 miles), Bedworth (11 miles), Leamington Spa (12 miles)
Pricing: West Midlands, in line with our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Nearby, we work in Daventry, Coventry, Bedworth, Leamington Spa, Nuneaton.

Rules that apply in Rugby

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).

Your questions answered

What approvals apply in Rugby?

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 Rugby?

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 Rugby?

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

Do you work in my part of Rugby?

We cover Rugby including CV23, CV21, CV22, and nearby Daventry, Coventry, Bedworth.

More we do in Rugby

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