Yards and forecourts in Tyne and Wear
Looking for yard surfacing jobs in Tyne and Wear? Start with a guide price, then a survey that turns it into a fixed, written specification.

How much does yard tarmac surfacing cost in Tyne and Wear?
Rates in Tyne and Wear follow the North East, about 7% below our UK midpoint.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) |
|---|---|
| New car park or yard: dig-out, 200–300 mm sub-base, binder and surface course | £46–£79 per m² (£55–£95 inc VAT) |
| Example: 150 m² yard | £7,650–£13,050 (£9,200–£15,650 inc VAT) |
| Example: 400 m² yard | £18,600–£31,600 (£22,300–£37,900 inc VAT) |
| Example: 800 m² yard | £34,200–£58,200 (£41,050–£69,850 inc VAT) |
Towns we cover in Tyne and Wear
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Sunderland
- South Shields
- Gateshead
- Washington
- Tynemouth
- Wallsend
- Newburn
- North Shields
- Whitley Bay
- Felling
- Jarrow
- Gosforth
- Hebburn
- Whickham
- Ryton
- Blaydon-on-Tyne
Postcode areas: NE, SR, TF, WV.
What is included?
Yard and forecourt surfacing is dense asphalt laid over a deeper sub-base outside business premises, designed for vans, forklifts and deliveries, with channels and gullies to take away the water from a large sealed area.
- Survey of loads, turning areas and existing drainage
- Excavation and sub-base to suit vehicles
- Dense binder and surface course
- Channels and gullies, with interceptors where fuel is stored
- Thicker sections at gates, ramps and loading doors
- Lining for walkways and parking
Rules in Tyne and Wear
Householder permitted development covers houses only. Car parks, yards, flats and business premises follow normal planning rules: resurfacing an existing area on the same footprint is generally fine, while a new car park, a change of use or new drainage may need permission. Check with the planning authority before any new hard area.
How it is built
Yards and forecourts in Tyne and Wear: questions
How much does yard tarmac surfacing cost in Tyne and Wear?
As a 2026 guide, about £46–£79 per m² ex VAT in Tyne and Wear. The survey confirms a fixed price.
Which towns in Tyne and Wear do you cover?
Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, South Shields, Gateshead, Washington, Tynemouth, Wallsend, Newburn and more.
How long does yard tarmac surfacing take?
Often 1–2 weeks, phased around opening hours.
How much does it cost to tarmac a yard?
As a 2026 guide, about £50–£85 per m² excluding VAT for a new build on a small site; heavier loads, drainage and interceptors add to that.
Other services in Tyne and Wear
Get a written tarmac 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