New tarmac driveways in Maldon

New tarmac driveway prices in Maldon

For Maldon, we apply the East of England rate, about 5% 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	£63–£100 per m²
Example: 30 m² drive	£2,100–£3,300
Example: 50 m² drive	£3,150–£5,000
Example: 80 m² drive	£5,050–£8,000

As a 2026 guide in Maldon, new tarmac driveway work runs at about £63–£100 per m² including VAT, so a 80 m² drive is roughly £5,050–£8,000. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Planning and kerb rules for Maldon

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 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
Dig to formation level, usually around 230–250 mm below finished height
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

Maldon: the local details

The key facts for Maldon. We cover Maldon by grouping surveys with nearby Essex jobs; Southend-on-Sea is 13 miles away.

Postcodes: CM9, CM3
Area: Essex
Nearest towns: Witham (5 miles), Chelmsford (9 miles), Rochford (10 miles), Rayleigh (10 miles)
Pricing: East of England, about 5% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Nearby, we work in Witham, Chelmsford, Rochford, Rayleigh, Wickford.

Questions about new tarmac driveways in Maldon

Which Maldon postcodes do you cover?

We cover Maldon including CM9, CM3, and nearby Witham, Chelmsford, Rochford.

Are there planning or highway rules in Maldon?

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).

Can I get a free survey in Maldon?

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.

How long does a new tarmac driveway take in Maldon?

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

Also in Maldon

Send us a postcode, a rough size and a photo or two, and we'll come back with survey dates for Maldon.