New tarmac driveways in Basingstoke

What does a new tarmac driveway cost in Basingstoke?

Local guide rates for Basingstoke (the South East, about 10% above our UK midpoint):

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
New black tarmac drive, full dig-out and new sub-base	£66–£105 per m²
Example: 30 m² drive	£2,200–£3,450
Example: 50 m² drive	£3,300–£5,250
Example: 80 m² drive	£5,300–£8,350

As a 2026 guide in Basingstoke, new tarmac driveway work runs at about £66–£105 per m² including VAT, so a 30 m² drive is roughly £2,200–£3,450. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

What the price covers

A new tarmac driveway is built from the ground up: the old surface and soil are dug out, a compacted stone sub-base is laid, then a hot binder course and a finer surface course are spread and rolled, and the edges are held by kerbs or blocks.

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

Rules that apply in Basingstoke

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. A vehicle crossing over the footway is a separate approval, from the highway authority (the county or unitary council).

Basingstoke: the local details

Survey cover and pricing for Basingstoke. We cover Basingstoke as part of our regular Hampshire rounds.

Postcodes: RG21, RG24, RG22, RG23, RG25
Area: Hampshire
Nearest towns: Tadley (6 miles), Alton (9 miles), Fleet (11 miles), Yateley (12 miles)
Pricing: South East, about 10% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Nearby, we work in Tadley, Alton, Fleet, Yateley, Aldershot.

Questions about new tarmac driveways in Basingstoke

What approvals apply in Basingstoke?

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).

Will someone visit before I get a fixed price in Basingstoke?

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.

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

As a 2026 guide in Basingstoke, new tarmac driveway work runs at about £66–£105 per m² including VAT, so a 30 m² drive is roughly £2,200–£3,450. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

Do you cover all of Basingstoke?

We cover Basingstoke including RG21, RG24, RG22, RG23, RG25, and nearby Tadley, Alton, Fleet.

Other work in Basingstoke

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