New tarmac driveways in Exmouth

New tarmac driveway prices in Exmouth

Local guide rates for Exmouth (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

As a 2026 guide in Exmouth, new tarmac driveway work runs at about £62–£98 per m² including VAT, so a 30 m² drive is roughly £2,050–£3,250. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

The build-up we price

Covering Exmouth

What applies in Exmouth. Exmouth sits 37 miles from Plymouth, within our regular Devon cover.

Postcodes: EX8, EX7, EX9
Area: Devon
Nearest towns: Exeter (9 miles), Newton Abbot (11 miles), Torquay (12 miles), Paignton (14 miles)
Pricing: South West, about 3% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Close to Exmouth: Exeter, Newton Abbot, Torquay, Paignton, Brixham.

What we do on a new tarmac driveway

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
MOT Type 1 sub-base laid and compacted in layers, about 150 mm
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
Falls set so water runs to a channel, gully or soft landscaping

Rules that apply in Exmouth

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).

Exmouth: common questions

Which Exmouth postcodes do you cover?

We cover Exmouth including EX8, EX7, EX9, and nearby Exeter, Newton Abbot, Torquay.

Can I get a free survey in Exmouth?

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 is the price of a new tarmac driveway in Exmouth?

As a 2026 guide in Exmouth, new tarmac driveway work runs at about £62–£98 per m² including VAT, so a 30 m² drive is roughly £2,050–£3,250. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

How quickly can work start in Exmouth?

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

Other work in Exmouth

Tell us what you have in mind for Exmouth and we'll book a survey and put the specification in writing.