New tarmac driveways in Mountsorrel

How much should I budget in Mountsorrel?

Local guide rates for Mountsorrel (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 Mountsorrel, new tarmac driveway work runs at about £59–£93 per m² including VAT, so a 30 m² drive is roughly £1,950–£3,050. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Where we work in and around Mountsorrel

What applies in Mountsorrel. We cover Mountsorrel by grouping surveys with nearby Leicestershire jobs; Leicester is 5 miles away.

Postcodes: LE4
Area: Leicestershire
Nearest towns: Loughborough (4 miles), Leicester (5 miles), Braunstone (7 miles), Oadby (8 miles)
Pricing: East Midlands, about 2% below our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Nearby, we work in Loughborough, Leicester, Braunstone, Oadby, Coalville.

What the price covers

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
Concrete-haunched kerbs or a block-paved border as edge restraint
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

Planning and kerb rules for Mountsorrel

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.

Mountsorrel: common questions

What approvals apply in Mountsorrel?

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 Mountsorrel?

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

Can I get a free survey in Mountsorrel?

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 much does a new tarmac driveway cost in Mountsorrel?

As a 2026 guide in Mountsorrel, new tarmac driveway work runs at about £59–£93 per m² including VAT, so a 30 m² drive is roughly £1,950–£3,050. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

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