New tarmac driveways in Grantham

New tarmac driveway prices in Grantham

Guide prices below are for Grantham, adjusted for the East Midlands, where surfacing rates run 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 Grantham, 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.

Planning and kerb rules for Grantham

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. A vehicle crossing over the footway is a separate approval, from the highway authority (the county or unitary council).

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.

Geotextile membrane where the ground is soft or clay
MOT Type 1 sub-base laid and compacted in layers, about 150 mm
Concrete-haunched kerbs or a block-paved border as edge restraint
Binder course (AC 20 dense), about 50–60 mm, laid hot and rolled
Falls set so water runs to a channel, gully or soft landscaping

Where we work in and around Grantham

The key facts for Grantham. Grantham sits 22 miles from Lincoln, within our regular Lincolnshire cover.

Postcodes: NG31, NG32
Area: Lincolnshire
Nearest towns: Sleaford (11 miles), Stamford (19 miles), Spalding (22 miles), Lincoln (22 miles)
Pricing: East Midlands, about 2% below our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

The same service is available in Sleaford, Stamford, Spalding, Lincoln.

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Questions about new tarmac driveways in Grantham

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

As a 2026 guide in Grantham, 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 Grantham?

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.

Do you cover all of Grantham?

We cover Grantham including NG31, NG32, and nearby Sleaford, Stamford, Spalding.

How long does a new tarmac driveway take in Grantham?

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

Other work in Grantham

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