Leicestershire

Tarmac driveways and surfacing in Earl Shilton

Every tarmac job we quote in Earl Shilton lists the layers, edging, drainage and VAT before you agree anything.

Red tarmac front driveway with a charcoal block edge outside a Victorian house

What we do in Earl Shilton

Smaller towns such as Earl Shilton are surveyed alongside nearby jobs in Leicestershire.

ServiceGuide price
New tarmac driveways£59–£93 per m² inc VAT
Private and access road surfacing£44–£78 per m² ex VAT
Red tarmac driveways£74–£113 per m² inc VAT
Tarmac driveway resurfacing£24–£44 per m² inc VAT
Yards and forecourts£49–£83 per m² ex VAT
Car park surfacing£49–£83 per m² ex VAT
Front garden to tarmac driveway£59–£93 per m² inc VAT

Other work here: permeable tarmac driveways, car park resurfacing, drainage for tarmac drives, tarmac driveway repairs, tar and chip driveways, dropped kerbs and vehicle crossings, farm tracks and rural access, tarmac paths and footpaths, car park and yard repairs, edging and kerbs for tarmac, line marking and speed humps.

Approvals in Earl Shilton

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).

Typical prices in Earl Shilton

Example guide prices for Earl Shilton:

  • Tarmac garden path, 8 m²: around £520–£850.
  • Porous asphalt drive, 50 m²: around £3,900–£6,100.
  • Car park resurface (ex VAT), 180 m²: around £3,900–£6,800.

Covering Earl Shilton

Postcodes
LE9, CV13
Area
Leicestershire
Nearest towns
Hinckley (4 miles), Braunstone (6 miles), Nuneaton (7 miles), Leicester (9 miles)
Pricing
East Midlands, about 2% below our UK midpoint

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Earl Shilton: questions

How much is a tarmac drive in Earl Shilton?

As a 2026 guide, about £59–£93 per m² inc VAT; a 50 m² drive is roughly £2,950–£4,650 before edging and drainage.

Can you resurface my drive in Earl Shilton instead of replacing it?

Often, if the base is sound. Resurfacing in Earl Shilton is typically £24–£44 per m² inc VAT.

How far is Earl Shilton from Leicester?

About 9 miles.

Do I need planning permission for a drive in Earl Shilton?

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.

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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
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