New tarmac driveways in Aberystwyth

How much should I budget in Aberystwyth?

Local guide rates for Aberystwyth (Wales, about 5% below our UK midpoint):

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
New black tarmac drive, full dig-out and new sub-base	£57–£90 per m²
Example: 30 m² drive	£1,900–£3,000
Example: 50 m² drive	£2,850–£4,500
Example: 80 m² drive	£4,550–£7,200

As a 2026 guide in Aberystwyth, new tarmac driveway work runs at about £57–£90 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £2,850–£4,500. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Covering Aberystwyth

The key facts for Aberystwyth. We cover Aberystwyth by grouping surveys with nearby Dyfed jobs; Llanelli is 51 miles away.

Postcodes: SY23, SY24
Area: Dyfed
Nearest towns: none within easy reach
Pricing: Wales, about 5% below our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The council

Rules that apply in Aberystwyth

In Wales, new front hardstanding should be porous or drain to a permeable area within the property, and work covering 100 m² or more with drainage effects usually needs SAB approval first. A vehicle crossing over the footway is a separate approval, from the council as highway authority.

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.

Break out and remove the old surface and spoil
Geotextile membrane where the ground is soft or clay
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
Falls set so water runs to a channel, gully or soft landscaping

The build-up we price

Questions about new tarmac driveways in Aberystwyth

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

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 you work in my part of Aberystwyth?

We cover Aberystwyth including SY23, SY24.

How much does a new tarmac driveway cost in Aberystwyth?

As a 2026 guide in Aberystwyth, new tarmac driveway work runs at about £57–£90 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £2,850–£4,500. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

How quickly can work start in Aberystwyth?

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

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