New tarmac driveways in New Milton

What does a new tarmac driveway cost in New Milton?

Local guide rates for New Milton (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 New Milton, new tarmac driveway work runs at about £66–£105 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £3,300–£5,250. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

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Covering New Milton

Survey cover and pricing for New Milton. Smaller towns such as New Milton are surveyed alongside nearby jobs in Hampshire.

Postcodes: BH25, SO41
Area: Hampshire
Nearest towns: Christchurch (5 miles), Bournemouth (10 miles), Ferndown (11 miles), Hythe (14 miles)
Pricing: South East, about 10% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

The same service is available in Christchurch, Bournemouth, Ferndown, Hythe, Totton.

What we do on 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
Geotextile membrane where the ground is soft or clay
MOT Type 1 sub-base laid and compacted in layers, about 150 mm
Binder course (AC 20 dense), about 50–60 mm, laid hot and rolled

Planning and kerb rules for New Milton

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).

New Milton: common questions

What approvals apply in New Milton?

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).

How long does a new tarmac driveway take in New Milton?

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

What is the price of a new tarmac driveway in New Milton?

As a 2026 guide in New Milton, new tarmac driveway work runs at about £66–£105 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £3,300–£5,250. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

Can I get a free survey in New Milton?

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.

Other work in New Milton

Questions about new tarmac driveways in New Milton? Call, WhatsApp or use the form, and we'll talk it through.