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Drive resurface

I've received a quote of £875 + VAT (= £1,050) to resurface a 35m2 - I'm removing the existing tarmac from the concrete base.

I live in Surrey - is this price reasonable because seems high to me?

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  • ikan_bilis wrote: »
    I've received a quote of £875 + VAT (= £1,050) to resurface a 35m2 - I'm removing the existing tarmac from the concrete base.

    I live in Surrey - is this price reasonable because seems high to me?
    Bituminous macadam (“Tarmac” is a brand but has become know in the vernacular like “Biro” “Sellotape” etc) General rule Surfacing contractors normally charge by the weight / depth and area of material laid as you need all to accurately say ? Smaller jobs maybe on day rate,
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