New tarmac driveways in Hayes

New tarmac driveway prices in Hayes

Local guide rates for Hayes (London, about 20% above our UK midpoint):

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
New black tarmac drive, full dig-out and new sub-base	£72–£114 per m²
Example: 30 m² drive	£2,400–£3,750
Example: 50 m² drive	£3,600–£5,700
Example: 80 m² drive	£5,750–£9,100

As a 2026 guide in Hayes, new tarmac driveway work runs at about £72–£114 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £3,600–£5,700. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Do I need permission in Hayes?

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).

Where we work in and around Hayes

The key facts for Hayes. Hayes is one of the bigger places we cover in Greater London, so survey slots come round regularly.

Postcodes: UB3, UB4, UB18, UB7
Area: Greater London
Nearest towns: Southall (2 miles), Heston (3 miles), Greenford (3 miles), Northolt (3 miles)
Pricing: London, about 20% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

We also cover nearby Southall, Heston, Greenford, Northolt, Uxbridge.

Layer by layer

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
Concrete-haunched kerbs or a block-paved border as edge restraint
Binder course (AC 20 dense), about 50–60 mm, laid hot and rolled
Surface course (AC 6 dense), about 20–30 mm, laid hot and rolled

Questions about new tarmac driveways in Hayes

How long does a new tarmac driveway take in Hayes?

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

Which Hayes postcodes do you cover?

We cover Hayes including UB3, UB4, UB18, UB7, and nearby Southall, Heston, Greenford.

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

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).

Is the survey in Hayes 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.

Also in Hayes

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