New tarmac driveways in Leicester

How much should I budget in Leicester?

These Leicester guide prices reflect rates in the East Midlands, about 2% below our UK midpoint.

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
New black tarmac drive, full dig-out and new sub-base	£59–£93 per m²
Example: 30 m² drive	£1,950–£3,050
Example: 50 m² drive	£2,950–£4,650
Example: 80 m² drive	£4,700–£7,450

As a 2026 guide in Leicester, new tarmac driveway work runs at about £59–£93 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £2,950–£4,650. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Do I need permission in Leicester?

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).

What we do on 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
Dig to formation level, usually around 230–250 mm below finished height
Geotextile membrane where the ground is soft or clay
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

Where we work in and around Leicester

The key facts for Leicester. We cover Leicester as part of our regular Leicestershire rounds.

Postcodes: LE1, LE87, LE4, LE5, LE7
Area: Leicestershire
Nearest towns: Braunstone (2 miles), Oadby (3 miles), Wigston (4 miles), Mountsorrel (5 miles)
Pricing: East Midlands, about 2% below our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

We also cover nearby Braunstone, Oadby, Wigston, Mountsorrel, Earl Shilton.

Questions about new tarmac driveways in Leicester

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

As a 2026 guide in Leicester, new tarmac driveway work runs at about £59–£93 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £2,950–£4,650. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

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

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.

How long will the work take at my Leicester property?

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

What approvals apply in Leicester?

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).

More we do in Leicester

Send us a postcode, a rough size and a photo or two, and we'll come back with survey dates for Leicester.