Tarmac driveways and surfacing in Dunstable
Every tarmac job we quote in Dunstable lists the layers, edging, drainage and VAT before you agree anything.
Popular jobs in Dunstable
We reach Dunstable on our Bedfordshire survey days; Luton is 5 miles away.
| Service | Guide price |
|---|---|
| New tarmac driveways | £63–£100 per m² inc VAT |
| Tar and chip driveways | £47–£79 per m² inc VAT |
| Drainage for tarmac drives | £63–£126 per metre inc VAT |
| Red tarmac driveways | £79–£121 per m² inc VAT |
| Yards and forecourts | £52–£89 per m² ex VAT |
| Permeable tarmac driveways | £84–£131 per m² inc VAT |
| Line marking and speed humps | £50–£130 per bay ex VAT |
We also offer front garden to tarmac driveway, car park surfacing, car park and yard repairs, farm tracks and rural access, edging and kerbs for tarmac, tarmac driveway resurfacing, tarmac driveway repairs, tarmac paths and footpaths, car park resurfacing, private and access road surfacing, dropped kerbs and vehicle crossings.
Typical prices in Dunstable
Example guide prices for Dunstable:
- A 28 m² red tarmac drive works out at roughly £2,450–£3,700.
- A 40 m² porous asphalt drive works out at roughly £3,350–£5,250.
- A 62 m² new tarmac drive works out at roughly £3,900–£6,200.
Approvals in Dunstable
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).
Covering Dunstable
- Postcodes
- LU6, LU5, LU4
- Area
- Bedfordshire
- Nearest towns
- Luton (5 miles), Leighton Buzzard (6 miles), Harpenden (9 miles), Berkhamsted (9 miles)
- Pricing
- East of England, about 5% above our UK midpoint
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Dunstable: questions
How much is a tarmac drive in Dunstable?
As a 2026 guide, about £63–£100 per m² inc VAT; a 50 m² drive is roughly £3,150–£5,000 before edging and drainage.
Can you resurface my drive in Dunstable instead of replacing it?
Often, if the base is sound. Resurfacing in Dunstable is typically £26–£47 per m² inc VAT.
Do you do commercial work in Dunstable?
Yes: small car parks, yards, private roads, repairs and lining, priced excluding VAT.
How far is Dunstable from Luton?
About 5 miles.
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