New tarmac driveways in Rickmansworth

What does a new tarmac driveway cost in Rickmansworth?

Local guide rates for Rickmansworth (the East of England, about 5% above our UK midpoint):

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
New black tarmac drive, full dig-out and new sub-base	£63–£100 per m²
Example: 30 m² drive	£2,100–£3,300
Example: 50 m² drive	£3,150–£5,000
Example: 80 m² drive	£5,050–£8,000

As a 2026 guide in Rickmansworth, new tarmac driveway work runs at about £63–£100 per m² including VAT, so a 80 m² drive is roughly £5,050–£8,000. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Do I need permission in Rickmansworth?

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).

Rickmansworth: the local details

Rickmansworth at a glance. Smaller towns such as Rickmansworth are surveyed alongside nearby jobs in Hertfordshire.

Postcodes: WD3
Area: Hertfordshire
Nearest towns: Watford (4 miles), Chalfont St Peter (4 miles), Gerrards Cross (5 miles), Bushey (5 miles)
Pricing: East of England, about 5% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

We also cover nearby Watford, Chalfont St Peter, Gerrards Cross, Bushey, Ruislip.

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.

Dig to formation level, usually around 230–250 mm below finished height
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
Falls set so water runs to a channel, gully or soft landscaping

The build-up we price

Questions about new tarmac driveways in Rickmansworth

What approvals apply in Rickmansworth?

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 Rickmansworth?

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.

New tarmac driveway cost in Rickmansworth: what should I budget?

As a 2026 guide in Rickmansworth, new tarmac driveway work runs at about £63–£100 per m² including VAT, so a 80 m² drive is roughly £5,050–£8,000. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

How long does a new tarmac driveway take in Rickmansworth?

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

More we do in Rickmansworth

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