New tarmac driveways in Devon
Looking for new tarmac driveways in Devon? Start with a guide price, then a survey that turns it into a fixed, written specification.
How much does a new tarmac driveway cost in Devon?
Rates in Devon follow the South West, 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 |
Towns we cover in Devon
Postcode areas: EX, PL, TQ.
What is included?
A new tarmac driveway is built from the ground up: the old surface and soil are dug out, a compacted stone sub-base is laid, then a hot binder course and a finer surface course are spread and rolled, and the edges are held by kerbs or blocks.
- Break out and remove the old surface and spoil
- Dig to formation level, usually around 230–250 mm below finished height
- Geotextile membrane where the ground is soft or clay
- Concrete-haunched kerbs or a block-paved border as edge restraint
- Binder course (AC 20 dense), about 50–60 mm, laid hot and rolled
- Falls set so water runs to a channel, gully or soft landscaping
Rules in Devon
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. Any new or widened crossing over the pavement needs approval from the highway authority (the county or unitary council).
New tarmac driveways in Devon: questions
How much does a new tarmac driveway cost in Devon?
As a 2026 guide, about £62–£98 per m² inc VAT in Devon. The survey confirms a fixed price.
Which towns in Devon do you cover?
Plymouth, Exeter, Paignton, Torquay, Newton Abbot, Exmouth, Barnstaple, Bideford and more.
How long does a new tarmac driveway take?
Usually 2–4 working days for a typical drive, longer with drainage or a dropped kerb.
Do I need planning permission for a tarmac drive?
In England a new hard surface over 5 m² in front of the house needs permission unless it is porous or drains to a lawn or border within the property. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own versions of this rule, covered on our planning guide.
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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