New tarmac driveways in Caerphilly

What does a new tarmac driveway cost in Caerphilly?

These Caerphilly guide prices reflect rates in Wales, about 5% below our UK midpoint.

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
New black tarmac drive, full dig-out and new sub-base	£57–£90 per m²
Example: 30 m² drive	£1,900–£3,000
Example: 50 m² drive	£2,850–£4,500
Example: 80 m² drive	£4,550–£7,200

As a 2026 guide in Caerphilly, new tarmac driveway work runs at about £57–£90 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £2,850–£4,500. 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.

Break out and remove the old surface and spoil
Dig to formation level, usually around 230–250 mm below finished height
MOT Type 1 sub-base laid and compacted in layers, about 150 mm
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 Caerphilly

In Wales, a new hard surface in front of a house is permitted development only if it is porous or drains to a permeable area within the property; repairing or replacing up to 5 m² of existing hardstanding is allowed without meeting that condition. Separately, since January 2019, construction covering 100 m² or more that affects drainage generally needs approval from the council's SuDS Approving Body (SAB) before work starts, even where planning permission is not needed. Larger drives, shared surfaces and car parks often reach that threshold. If the job needs a dropped kerb, the council as highway authority approves it before any work on the footway.

Covering Caerphilly

Survey cover and pricing for Caerphilly. Caerphilly is 11 miles from Rhondda, and we survey there as part of Mid Glamorgan cover.

Postcodes: CF83
Area: Mid Glamorgan
Nearest towns: Risca (6 miles), Llandaff (6 miles), Pontypridd (6 miles), Blackwood (6 miles)
Pricing: Wales, about 5% below our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The council

We also cover nearby Risca, Llandaff, Pontypridd, Blackwood, Cardiff.

Questions about new tarmac driveways in Caerphilly

Do you work in my part of Caerphilly?

We cover Caerphilly including CF83, and nearby Risca, Llandaff, Pontypridd.

How long does a new tarmac driveway take in Caerphilly?

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

How much does a new tarmac driveway cost in Caerphilly?

As a 2026 guide in Caerphilly, new tarmac driveway work runs at about £57–£90 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £2,850–£4,500. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

Is the survey in Caerphilly free?

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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