New tarmac driveways in Falmouth

How much should I budget in Falmouth?

Guide prices below are for Falmouth, adjusted for the South West, where surfacing rates run about 3% above our UK midpoint.

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
New black tarmac drive, full dig-out and new sub-base	£62–£98 per m²
Example: 30 m² drive	£2,050–£3,250
Example: 50 m² drive	£3,100–£4,900
Example: 80 m² drive	£4,950–£7,850

As a 2026 guide in Falmouth, new tarmac driveway work runs at about £62–£98 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £3,100–£4,900. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

What is included in a new tarmac driveway?

Full dig-out, compacted stone sub-base, binder course and a fine surface course, edged and drained.

Dig to formation level, usually around 230–250 mm below finished height
MOT Type 1 sub-base laid and compacted in layers, about 150 mm
Concrete-haunched kerbs or a block-paved border as edge restraint
Binder course (AC 20 dense), about 50–60 mm, laid hot and rolled
Surface course (AC 6 dense), about 20–30 mm, laid hot and rolled

Where we work in and around Falmouth

What applies in Falmouth. Falmouth is 9 miles from Redruth, and we survey there as part of Cornwall cover.

Postcodes: TR11, TR10
Area: Cornwall
Nearest towns: Truro (8 miles), Redruth (9 miles), Camborne (11 miles), Newquay (18 miles)
Pricing: South West, about 3% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Close to Falmouth: Truro, Redruth, Camborne, Newquay, St Austell.

Layer by layer

Rules that apply in Falmouth

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. A vehicle crossing over the footway is a separate approval, from the highway authority (the county or unitary council).

Questions about new tarmac driveways in Falmouth

Will someone visit before I get a fixed price in Falmouth?

Yes for new surfacing such as drives, paths, private roads and car parks. Small repairs are often priced from photos; if a visit is needed for a repair-only job, we tell you any charge first.

What approvals apply in Falmouth?

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).

Do you cover all of Falmouth?

We cover Falmouth including TR11, TR10, and nearby Truro, Redruth, Camborne.

How long does a new tarmac driveway take in Falmouth?

Usually 2–4 working days for a typical drive, longer with drainage or a dropped kerb. We book Falmouth surveys alongside other jobs in Cornwall, and give you dates once the specification is agreed.

Other work in Falmouth

Questions about new tarmac driveways in Falmouth? Call, WhatsApp or use the form, and we'll talk it through.