New tarmac driveways in Oxfordshire
From Oxford to the smaller towns in Oxfordshire, 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 Oxfordshire?
Rates in Oxfordshire follow the South East, about 10% above our UK midpoint.
| Item | Guide price (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| New black tarmac drive, full dig-out and new sub-base | £66–£105 per m² |
| Example: 30 m² drive | £2,200–£3,450 |
| Example: 50 m² drive | £3,300–£5,250 |
| Example: 80 m² drive | £5,300–£8,350 |
Towns we cover in Oxfordshire
Postcode areas: OX.
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
- MOT Type 1 sub-base laid and compacted in layers, about 150 mm
- 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 Oxfordshire
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.
How it is built
New tarmac driveways in Oxfordshire: questions
How much does a new tarmac driveway cost in Oxfordshire?
As a 2026 guide, about £66–£105 per m² inc VAT in Oxfordshire. The survey confirms a fixed price.
Which towns in Oxfordshire do you cover?
Oxford, Banbury, Abingdon, Bicester, Didcot, Witney, Carterton.
How long does a new tarmac driveway take?
Usually 2–4 working days for a typical drive, longer with drainage or a dropped kerb.
When can I drive on new tarmac?
Usually you can walk on it the same day once it has cooled. Allow at least 48 hours before parking, and preferably 3–5 days, longer in hot weather, and avoid turning the steering wheel while stationary for the first few weeks.
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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