New tarmac driveways in Ashton-under-Lyne

How much should I budget in Ashton-under-Lyne?

Local guide rates for Ashton-under-Lyne (the North West, about 3% below our UK midpoint):

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
New black tarmac drive, full dig-out and new sub-base	£58–£92 per m²
Example: 30 m² drive	£1,900–£3,050
Example: 50 m² drive	£2,900–£4,600
Example: 80 m² drive	£4,650–£7,350

As a 2026 guide in Ashton-under-Lyne, new tarmac driveway work runs at about £58–£92 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £2,900–£4,600. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Ashton-under-Lyne: the local details

Ashton-under-Lyne at a glance. Ashton-under-Lyne sits 6 miles from Manchester, within our regular Greater Manchester cover.

Postcodes: OL7, OL6
Area: Greater Manchester
Nearest towns: Dukinfield (1 mile), Stalybridge (2 miles), Droylsden (2 miles), Denton (2 miles)
Pricing: North West, about 3% below our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Nearby, we work in Dukinfield, Stalybridge, Droylsden, Denton, Hyde.

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.

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

Planning and kerb rules for Ashton-under-Lyne

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.

Ashton-under-Lyne: common questions

Is the survey in Ashton-under-Lyne 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.

Do I need permission for a new tarmac driveway in Ashton-under-Lyne?

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).

Do you work in my part of Ashton-under-Lyne?

We cover Ashton-under-Lyne including OL7, OL6, and nearby Dukinfield, Stalybridge, Droylsden.

How long does a new tarmac driveway take in Ashton-under-Lyne?

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

Other work in Ashton-under-Lyne

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