New tarmac driveways in Southall

What does a new tarmac driveway cost in Southall?

Local guide rates for Southall (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 Southall, 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.

Where we work in and around Southall

Survey cover and pricing for Southall. As one of the larger towns in Greater London, Southall sees regular survey visits.

Postcodes: UB1, UB2
Area: Greater London
Nearest towns: Greenford (2 miles), Heston (2 miles), Hayes (2 miles), Isleworth (3 miles)
Pricing: London, about 20% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Close to Southall: Greenford, Heston, Hayes, Isleworth, Northolt.

Do I need permission in Southall?

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. Any new or widened crossing over the pavement needs approval from the highway authority (the county or unitary council).

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
Geotextile membrane where the ground is soft or clay
MOT Type 1 sub-base laid and compacted in layers, about 150 mm
Concrete-haunched kerbs or a block-paved border as edge restraint
Falls set so water runs to a channel, gully or soft landscaping

The build-up we price

Your questions answered

How long will the work take at my Southall property?

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

Is the survey in Southall 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.

Are there planning or highway rules in Southall?

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).

What is the price of a new tarmac driveway in Southall?

As a 2026 guide in Southall, new tarmac driveway work runs at about £72–£114 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £3,600–£5,700. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

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