New tarmac driveways in Moreton

What does a new tarmac driveway cost in Moreton?

For Moreton, we apply the North West rate, about 3% below our UK midpoint. Your survey turns these ranges into a fixed price.

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
New black tarmac drive, full dig-out and new sub-base	£58–£92 per m²
Example: 30 m² drive	£1,900–£3,050
Example: 50 m² drive	£2,900–£4,600
Example: 80 m² drive	£4,650–£7,350

As a 2026 guide in Moreton, new tarmac driveway work runs at about £58–£92 per m² including VAT, so a 80 m² drive is roughly £4,650–£7,350. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Moreton: the local details

Survey cover and pricing for Moreton. Moreton is covered on our Merseyside rounds, 6 miles from Liverpool.

Postcodes: CH46, CH49, CH47, CH48
Area: Merseyside
Nearest towns: Wallasey (3 miles), Birkenhead (4 miles), Heswall (5 miles), Bebington (5 miles)
Pricing: North West, about 3% below our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

The same service is available in Wallasey, Birkenhead, Heswall, Bebington, Liverpool.

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
Surface course (AC 6 dense), about 20–30 mm, laid hot and rolled

Planning and kerb rules for Moreton

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.

Your questions answered

How long does a new tarmac driveway take in Moreton?

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

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

As a 2026 guide in Moreton, new tarmac driveway work runs at about £58–£92 per m² including VAT, so a 80 m² drive is roughly £4,650–£7,350. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

Do I need permission for a new tarmac driveway in Moreton?

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 Moreton?

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.

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