New tarmac driveways in Leominster

What does a new tarmac driveway cost in Leominster?

Guide prices below are for Leominster, adjusted for the West Midlands, where surfacing rates run in line with our UK midpoint.

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
New black tarmac drive, full dig-out and new sub-base	£60–£95 per m²
Example: 30 m² drive	£2,000–£3,150
Example: 50 m² drive	£3,000–£4,750
Example: 80 m² drive	£4,800–£7,600

As a 2026 guide in Leominster, new tarmac driveway work runs at about £60–£95 per m² including VAT, so a 30 m² drive is roughly £2,000–£3,150. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Do I need permission in Leominster?

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.

Covering Leominster

What applies in Leominster. We cover Leominster by grouping surveys with nearby Herefordshire jobs; Hereford is 12 miles away.

Postcodes: HR6
Area: Herefordshire
Nearest towns: Hereford (12 miles), Ledbury (19 miles), Ross-on-Wye (23 miles)
Pricing: West Midlands, in line with our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Nearby, we work in Hereford, Ledbury, Ross-on-Wye.

How it is built

What is included in a new tarmac driveway?

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.

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
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

Leominster: common questions

What approvals apply in Leominster?

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 Leominster?

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

Can I get a free survey in Leominster?

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 Leominster?

As a 2026 guide in Leominster, new tarmac driveway work runs at about £60–£95 per m² including VAT, so a 30 m² drive is roughly £2,000–£3,150. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

Other work in Leominster

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