New tarmac driveways in Shrewsbury

How much should I budget in Shrewsbury?

Local guide rates for Shrewsbury (the West Midlands, in line with our UK midpoint):

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
New black tarmac drive, full dig-out and new sub-base	£60–£95 per m²
Example: 30 m² drive	£2,000–£3,150
Example: 50 m² drive	£3,000–£4,750
Example: 80 m² drive	£4,800–£7,600

As a 2026 guide in Shrewsbury, new tarmac driveway work runs at about £60–£95 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £3,000–£4,750. 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
Concrete-haunched kerbs or a block-paved border as edge restraint
Binder course (AC 20 dense), about 50–60 mm, laid hot and rolled

Shrewsbury: the local details

Survey cover and pricing for Shrewsbury. As one of the larger towns in Shropshire, Shrewsbury sees regular survey visits.

Postcodes: SY1, SY2, SY3, SY5
Area: Shropshire
Nearest towns: Wellington (10 miles), Hadley (11 miles), Telford (13 miles), Newport (Shropshire) (16 miles)
Pricing: West Midlands, in line with our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Close to Shrewsbury: Wellington, Hadley, Telford, Newport (Shropshire), Oswestry.

Do I need permission in Shrewsbury?

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. Any new or widened crossing over the pavement needs approval from the highway authority (the county or unitary council).

Questions about new tarmac driveways in Shrewsbury

Will someone visit before I get a fixed price in Shrewsbury?

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.

Do you cover all of Shrewsbury?

We cover Shrewsbury including SY1, SY2, SY3, SY5, and nearby Wellington, Hadley, Telford.

What approvals apply in Shrewsbury?

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).

How long does a new tarmac driveway take in Shrewsbury?

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

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