New tarmac driveways in Maesteg

How much should I budget in Maesteg?

Guide prices below are for Maesteg, adjusted for Wales, where surfacing rates run 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 Maesteg, new tarmac driveway work runs at about £57–£90 per m² including VAT, so a 30 m² drive is roughly £1,900–£3,000. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Layer by layer

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
Geotextile membrane where the ground is soft or clay
Concrete-haunched kerbs or a block-paved border as edge restraint
Falls set so water runs to a channel, gully or soft landscaping

Maesteg: the local details

Maesteg at a glance. Smaller towns such as Maesteg are surveyed alongside nearby jobs in Mid Glamorgan.

Postcodes: CF34, SA13
Area: Mid Glamorgan
Nearest towns: Pyle (7 miles), Briton Ferry (7 miles), Neath (7 miles), Bridgend (8 miles)
Pricing: Wales, about 5% below our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The council

We also cover nearby Pyle, Briton Ferry, Neath, Bridgend, Tonypandy.

Do I need permission in Maesteg?

In Wales, new front hardstanding should be porous or drain to a permeable area within the property, and work covering 100 m² or more with drainage effects usually needs SAB approval first. If the job needs a dropped kerb, the council as highway authority approves it before any work on the footway.

Your questions answered

New tarmac driveway cost in Maesteg: what should I budget?

As a 2026 guide in Maesteg, new tarmac driveway work runs at about £57–£90 per m² including VAT, so a 30 m² drive is roughly £1,900–£3,000. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

How long will the work take at my Maesteg property?

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

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

In Wales, new front hardstanding should be porous or drain to a permeable area within the property, and work covering 100 m² or more with drainage effects usually needs SAB approval first. Dropped kerbs are approved by the council as highway authority.

Can I get a free survey in Maesteg?

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.

Other work in Maesteg

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