New tarmac driveways in Bournemouth

New tarmac driveway prices in Bournemouth

For Bournemouth, we apply the South West rate, about 3% above our UK midpoint. Your survey turns these ranges into a fixed price.

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 Bournemouth, 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.

Planning and kerb rules for Bournemouth

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. If the job needs a dropped kerb, the highway authority (the county or unitary council) approves it before any work on the footway.

What the price covers

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

Break out and remove the old surface and spoil
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
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

Covering Bournemouth

The key facts for Bournemouth. We cover Bournemouth as part of our regular Dorset rounds.

Postcodes: BH2, BH4, BH1, BH3, BH8, BH13, BH9, BH5
Area: Dorset
Nearest towns: Christchurch (4 miles), Poole (5 miles), Ferndown (6 miles), Wimborne Minster (6 miles)
Pricing: South West, about 3% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Nearby, we work in Christchurch, Poole, Ferndown, Wimborne Minster, New Milton.

Questions about new tarmac driveways in Bournemouth

Is the survey in Bournemouth free?

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.

Do I need permission for a new tarmac driveway in Bournemouth?

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 Bournemouth?

We cover Bournemouth including BH2, BH4, BH1, BH3, BH8, BH13, and nearby Christchurch, Poole, Ferndown.

How long does a new tarmac driveway take in Bournemouth?

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

Other work in Bournemouth

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