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Road Surfacing by London Tar in Surrey

Road Surfacing in Reigate

Road construction and resurfacing in Reigate for private, estate and access roads, designed around the loads each one carries.

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Private & estate roads

Built for real traffic

Drainage designed in

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Overview

Road Surfacing in Reigate

You want road surfacing in Reigate, and London Tar covers Reigate along with the rest of Surrey.

London Tar lays and resurfaces private, estate and access roads in Reigate and throughout Surrey. Because a road bears heavier and more frequent loads than nearly any other paved area, the depth of construction and the quality of the sub-base outweigh everything else. Each job is planned for the traffic on that particular road, and line marking is added where it is needed.

Older roads that have begun to crack, ravel or form potholes can often be resurfaced or overlaid rather than built again. On estates where people live and work, the job is carried out in stages with access kept open where it can be. Kerbs, channels and markings are co-ordinated with the surfacing, so what you are left with is a complete, compliant road and not just a new wearing course.

What’s included

  • Fresh road construction, base to surface
  • Overlays and full resurfacing of existing roads
  • Kerbing, channel drainage and edge details
  • Co-ordinated road markings and signs
Road Surfacing completed by London Tar in Surrey

How we work

From survey to finished surface

  1. 1

    Free site survey

    We call round, measure the road and listen to what you want, with no commitment needed.

  2. 2

    Written quote

    Your price arrives in writing and itemised before anything starts, so nothing unexpected turns up later.

  3. 3

    Groundwork and preparation

    We dig to the required depth, build and compact the sub-base, and deal with drainage and edgings.

  4. 4

    Laying and compaction

    Laying is done by machine wherever the site permits, followed by compaction for a flat, durable surface.

  5. 5

    Sign-off and clear-up

    Once complete, we walk the job with you and remove our waste, so the area is left clean.

Pricing

How much does road surfacing cost?

We price each road only after a free survey. The biggest influences on cost:

  • Road length and width
  • Type of traffic, light cars through to HGVs
  • Soundness of the existing base for resurfacing work
  • Kerbs, drainage and lining needed
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Road Surfacing by London Tar in Surrey

Why choose us

Why choose London Tar for road surfacing

A road is judged on its surface, but it lasts because of what sits underneath and how the work around you is managed.

Construction depth chosen for real-world loading

Drainage built in from the outset

A single team covering edging and markings

Areas we cover

Road Surfacing near Reigate

In Reigate and across Surrey, London Tar provides road surfacing for both commercial and domestic clients. Call 01737 464216 for a free quote from anywhere in the county. Road surfacing in nearby towns:

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FAQs

Road Surfacing FAQs

Do you resurface roads on occupied estates?

Yes. Where tenants, staff and suppliers use the road every day, the resurfacing is carried out in stages so access stays open wherever possible. You are given the programme with your quote, which lets an estate manager plan deliveries and parking around each phase. Sections come back into use one at a time as the work moves along the road.

Can you deal with drainage problems at the same time?

Yes. Drainage is designed into the road, so gullies, channels and correct falls are installed while the surface is up. Often water ponds because the falls are wrong rather than because there are too few gullies, so the levels are set to shed water first. Covers and gratings in the road need a load rating suited to the vehicles that pass over them.

Do you install speed bumps and traffic calming?

Yes. A resurface is a good time to add speed bumps or ramps, as well as bollards and give-way markings. Because the Highways (Road Humps) Regulations 1999 relate to public highways, the choice on a private road belongs to the owner, though the regulation sizes (minimum 900mm long, 25mm to 100mm high) are a sensible reference. Agree the positions with occupiers before installation.

Do you handle the kerbing and channels too?

Yes. Kerbing, drainage channels and edge details are part of what is included, and the same team lays them alongside the surface. That keeps the job in one sequence on your site and means the finished road has sound edges and working channels. Where the original kerbs are damaged or missing, the survey picks that up so it is in the quote from the start.

How long does a private road resurface take?

How long the road is, and whether it gets an overlay or a full rebuild, set the length of the job. After the survey, a clear programme is provided along with the quote. Access is kept open where possible by phasing the work on occupied sites. Tarmac usually needs 24 to 48 hours before it can be driven on normally.

Who is responsible for resurfacing a private estate or business park road?

Whoever owns the road, which on an estate or business park is often a management company. Surrey County Council does not maintain private roads and cannot take up requests about their condition. The duty to keep the road in repair generally sits with the owners of the land alongside, but how costs are shared depends on the title and leases. A solicitor can confirm the position for a site in Reigate.

Is it worth bringing our road up to adoptable standard so the council takes it on?

Weigh it up carefully. Surrey County Council does not normally adopt existing roads, and owners would have to fund everything needed to meet its standard, which draws on Manual for Streets. That usually goes well beyond a resurface, often including kerbs, footways, surface water drains and lighting. The council's Highways Information Team can help, and independent advice is recommended. A strong private resurface is often the more realistic option.

Can our road just be overlaid, or does it need rebuilding?

It comes down to the base, which the survey assesses. A worn but stable road can take an overlay. Ruts, dips, sinking or cracks that reappear after patching suggest the base itself has failed, and overlaying that simply hides it until the new layer breaks up. An overlay also adds height, so drain covers, kerbs and thresholds need allowing for.

How much does it cost to resurface a private road in Reigate?

It varies with the road. The key factors are its length and width, the traffic using it, the state of the existing base and any kerbing, drainage or line marking. Those decide whether an overlay will do or a rebuild is needed. A free site survey in Reigate leads to a clear, itemised written quote you can pass to your board, agent or occupiers.

How long should a resurfaced private road last?

Published council figures help. Kent County Council gives surface dressing and micro asphalt up to 10 years and full resurfacing at least 15. Public roads wait far longer for renewal, about every 97 years on average according to the ALARM 2026 survey, so plan your own fund. Thin layers, poor compaction, weak drainage and heavy use all shorten life; prompt crack sealing and clear gullies lengthen it.

What should a private road quote include so the job isn't skimped?

A quote you can hold the contractor to. It should state whether the road is being overlaid or rebuilt, sub-base depth, the thickness of each layer, drainage and kerb work, what happens to ironwork and levels, how payment is staged and how the site is cleared. If you plan to keep a retention, it must be written into the contract. Turn away doorstep sellers of surplus tarmac.
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