New tarmac driveways in Cirencester

How much should I budget in Cirencester?

For Cirencester, 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 Cirencester, 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.

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
Surface course (AC 6 dense), about 20–30 mm, laid hot and rolled

Planning and kerb rules for Cirencester

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. A vehicle crossing over the footway is a separate approval, from the highway authority (the county or unitary council).

Covering Cirencester

What applies in Cirencester. We cover Cirencester by grouping surveys with nearby Gloucestershire jobs; Gloucester is 15 miles away.

Postcodes: GL7
Area: Gloucestershire
Nearest towns: Stroud (10 miles), Cheltenham (13 miles), Gloucester (15 miles), Tewkesbury (21 miles)
Pricing: South West, about 3% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

The same service is available in Stroud, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Tewkesbury, Yate.

Cirencester: common questions

Do you cover all of Cirencester?

We cover Cirencester including GL7, and nearby Stroud, Cheltenham, Gloucester.

Can I get a free survey in Cirencester?

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 Cirencester?

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).

How long will the work take at my Cirencester property?

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

Also in Cirencester

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