New tarmac driveways in Tiverton
New tarmac driveways in Tiverton start with the parts you won't see: how deep the ground is dug, how much stone goes back in, and where the rain will run once the drive is sealed.
How much should I budget in Tiverton?
Local guide rates for Tiverton (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 Tiverton, 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.
Covering Tiverton
The key facts for Tiverton. Tiverton is covered on our Devon rounds, 46 miles from Plymouth.
- Postcodes
- EX16
- Area
- Devon
- Nearest towns
- Exeter (12 miles), Exmouth (20 miles)
- Pricing
- South West, about 3% above our UK midpoint
- Kerb approvals
- The highway authority
Close to Tiverton: Exeter, Exmouth.
How it is built
What is included in 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.
- 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
- 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
Do I need permission in Tiverton?
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).
Tiverton: common questions
How much does a new tarmac driveway cost in Tiverton?
As a 2026 guide in Tiverton, 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 long does a new tarmac driveway take in Tiverton?
Usually 2–4 working days for a typical drive, longer with drainage or a dropped kerb. We book Tiverton surveys alongside other jobs in Devon, and give you dates once the specification is agreed.
Which Tiverton postcodes do you cover?
We cover Tiverton including EX16, and nearby Exeter, Exmouth.
What approvals apply in Tiverton?
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).
More we do in Tiverton
- Front garden to tarmac driveway
- Car park surfacing
- Tarmac paths and footpaths
- Tar and chip driveways
- Car park and yard repairs
- Red tarmac driveways
- Everything in Tiverton
Send us a postcode, a rough size and a photo or two, and we'll come back with survey dates for Tiverton.
New tarmac driveways in Tiverton: get a written 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