New tarmac driveways in Chadderton

New tarmac driveway prices in Chadderton

These Chadderton guide prices reflect rates in 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 Chadderton, new tarmac driveway work runs at about £58–£92 per m² including VAT, so a 30 m² drive is roughly £1,900–£3,050. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Where we work in and around Chadderton

Chadderton at a glance. Chadderton is 6 miles from Manchester, and we survey there as part of Greater Manchester cover.

Postcodes: OL9
Area: Greater Manchester
Nearest towns: Oldham (1 mile), Royton (2 miles), Middleton (2 miles), Failsworth (3 miles)
Pricing: North West, about 3% below our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

We also cover nearby Oldham, Royton, Middleton, Failsworth, Ashton-under-Lyne.

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.

MOT Type 1 sub-base laid and compacted in layers, about 150 mm
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
Falls set so water runs to a channel, gully or soft landscaping

Planning and kerb rules for Chadderton

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.

Chadderton: common questions

How long does a new tarmac driveway take in Chadderton?

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

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

As a 2026 guide in Chadderton, new tarmac driveway work runs at about £58–£92 per m² including VAT, so a 30 m² drive is roughly £1,900–£3,050. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

Is the survey in Chadderton 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 you cover all of Chadderton?

We cover Chadderton including OL9, and nearby Oldham, Royton, Middleton.

Other work in Chadderton

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