New tarmac driveways in Northumberland
From Blyth to the smaller towns in Northumberland, our new tarmac driveways quotes list the depths, edging, drainage and VAT so you can compare like with like.
How much does a new tarmac driveway cost in Northumberland?
Rates in Northumberland follow the North East, about 7% below our UK midpoint.
| Item | Guide price (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| New black tarmac drive, full dig-out and new sub-base | £56–£88 per m² |
| Example: 30 m² drive | £1,850–£2,900 |
| Example: 50 m² drive | £2,800–£4,400 |
| Example: 80 m² drive | £4,450–£7,050 |
Towns we cover in Northumberland
Postcode areas: NE.
What is included?
A new tarmac driveway is built from the ground up: the old surface and soil are dug out, a compacted stone sub-base is laid, then a hot binder course and a finer surface course are spread and rolled, and the edges are held by kerbs or blocks.
- 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
- 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
Rules in Northumberland
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.
New tarmac driveways in Northumberland: questions
How much does a new tarmac driveway cost in Northumberland?
As a 2026 guide, about £56–£88 per m² inc VAT in Northumberland. The survey confirms a fixed price.
Which towns in Northumberland do you cover?
Blyth, Cramlington, Ashington, Bedlington, Morpeth, Prudhoe.
How long does a new tarmac driveway take?
Usually 2–4 working days for a typical drive, longer with drainage or a dropped kerb.
How deep should a tarmac driveway be?
For cars, a common build is about 150 mm of compacted MOT Type 1, a 50–60 mm binder course and a 20–30 mm surface course. Soft ground or heavier vehicles need more. Your quote should state each depth.
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Get a written tarmac quote
Send a postcode and a rough size and we'll arrange a survey. Every quote lists the layers, edging, drainage and VAT.
- Surface courseDEPTH + MIX
- Binder courseDEPTH + MIX
- Sub-baseDEPTH + MATERIAL
- Edges, drainage, VATITEMISED