New tarmac driveways in Hyde

What does a new tarmac driveway cost in Hyde?

These Hyde 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 Hyde, new tarmac driveway work runs at about £58–£92 per m² including VAT, so a 80 m² drive is roughly £4,650–£7,350. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

The build-up we 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
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
Surface course (AC 6 dense), about 20–30 mm, laid hot and rolled

Where we work in and around Hyde

Hyde at a glance. Hyde is 7 miles from Manchester, and we survey there as part of Greater Manchester cover.

Postcodes: SK14
Area: Greater Manchester
Nearest towns: Denton (2 miles), Dukinfield (2 miles), Stalybridge (2 miles), Ashton-under-Lyne (3 miles)
Pricing: North West, about 3% below our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Nearby, we work in Denton, Dukinfield, Stalybridge, Ashton-under-Lyne, Bredbury.

Do I need permission in Hyde?

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).

Your questions answered

How long does a new tarmac driveway take in Hyde?

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

Can I get a free survey in Hyde?

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 Hyde?

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).

Which Hyde postcodes do you cover?

We cover Hyde including SK14, and nearby Denton, Dukinfield, Stalybridge.

Other work in Hyde

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