New tarmac driveways in Northampton

How much should I budget in Northampton?

Local guide rates for Northampton (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 Northampton, new tarmac driveway work runs at about £59–£93 per m² including VAT, so a 80 m² drive is roughly £4,700–£7,450. 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
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

The build-up we price

Do I need permission in Northampton?

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.

Northampton: the local details

Northampton at a glance. As one of the larger towns in Northamptonshire, Northampton sees regular survey visits.

Postcodes: NN1, NN2, NN3, NN5, NN4, NN7, NN6
Area: Northamptonshire
Nearest towns: Wellingborough (9 miles), Daventry (12 miles), Rushden (12 miles), Kettering (12 miles)
Pricing: East Midlands, about 2% below our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Close to Northampton: Wellingborough, Daventry, Rushden, Kettering, Corby.

Questions about new tarmac driveways in Northampton

Do you cover all of Northampton?

We cover Northampton including NN1, NN2, NN3, NN5, NN4, NN7, and nearby Wellingborough, Daventry, Rushden.

What approvals apply in Northampton?

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).

Can I get a free survey in Northampton?

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 long does a new tarmac driveway take in Northampton?

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

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