New tarmac driveways in Caldicot

What does a new tarmac driveway cost in Caldicot?

These Caldicot guide prices reflect rates in Wales, about 5% below our UK midpoint.

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
New black tarmac drive, full dig-out and new sub-base	£57–£90 per m²
Example: 30 m² drive	£1,900–£3,000
Example: 50 m² drive	£2,850–£4,500
Example: 80 m² drive	£4,550–£7,200

As a 2026 guide in Caldicot, new tarmac driveway work runs at about £57–£90 per m² including VAT, so a 80 m² drive is roughly £4,550–£7,200. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Do I need permission in Caldicot?

In Wales, new front hardstanding should be porous or drain to a permeable area within the property, and work covering 100 m² or more with drainage effects usually needs SAB approval first. If the job needs a dropped kerb, the council as highway authority approves it before any work on the footway.

Covering Caldicot

What applies in Caldicot. Smaller towns such as Caldicot are surveyed alongside nearby jobs in Gwent.

Postcodes: NP26
Area: Gwent
Nearest towns: Chepstow (5 miles), Newport (Gwent) (10 miles), Cwmbran (12 miles), Pontypool (15 miles)
Pricing: Wales, about 5% below our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The council

Close to Caldicot: Chepstow, Newport (Gwent), Cwmbran, Pontypool, Risca.

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

Your questions answered

Are there planning or highway rules in Caldicot?

In Wales, new front hardstanding should be porous or drain to a permeable area within the property, and work covering 100 m² or more with drainage effects usually needs SAB approval first. Dropped kerbs are approved by the council as highway authority.

How much does a new tarmac driveway cost in Caldicot?

As a 2026 guide in Caldicot, new tarmac driveway work runs at about £57–£90 per m² including VAT, so a 80 m² drive is roughly £4,550–£7,200. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

Do you cover all of Caldicot?

We cover Caldicot including NP26, and nearby Chepstow, Newport (Gwent), Cwmbran.

How long does a new tarmac driveway take in Caldicot?

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

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