New tarmac driveways in Cowes

What does a new tarmac driveway cost in Cowes?

Local guide rates for Cowes (the South East, including a travel and haulage allowance because work here is by arrangement):

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
New black tarmac drive, full dig-out and new sub-base	£73–£115 per m²
Example: 30 m² drive	£2,400–£3,800
Example: 50 m² drive	£3,650–£5,750
Example: 80 m² drive	£5,800–£9,200

As a 2026 guide in Cowes, new tarmac driveway work runs at about £73–£115 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £3,650–£5,750. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

What the price covers

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
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

Cowes: the local details

What applies in Cowes. Cowes is covered by arrangement: we group work in the area to keep travel and haulage costs fair, and confirm any extra cost before you book.

Postcodes: PO31, PO32
Area: Isle of Wight
Nearest towns: Newport (Isle of Wight) (4 miles), Ryde (6 miles), Sandown (10 miles)
Pricing: South East rates plus a travel allowance (by arrangement)
Cover: By arrangement
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Close to Cowes: Newport (Isle of Wight), Ryde, Sandown.

Do I need permission in Cowes?

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).

Cowes: common questions

Is the survey in Cowes free?

Cowes is covered by arrangement. We confirm any travel cost before booking the survey.

Do you cover all of Cowes?

We cover Cowes including PO31, PO32, and nearby Newport (Isle of Wight), Ryde, Sandown. Work here is by arrangement.

How quickly can work start in Cowes?

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

What approvals apply in Cowes?

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).

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