New tarmac driveways in Wellington

New tarmac driveway prices in Wellington

Local guide rates for Wellington (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 Wellington, new tarmac driveway work runs at about £60–£95 per m² including VAT, so a 30 m² drive is roughly £2,000–£3,150. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Layer by layer

Covering Wellington

The key facts for Wellington. Wellington is covered on our Shropshire rounds, 3 miles from Telford.

Postcodes: TF1, TF5, TF6
Area: Shropshire
Nearest towns: Hadley (1 mile), Telford (3 miles), Newport (Shropshire) (7 miles), Ryton (9 miles)
Pricing: West Midlands, in line with our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

We also cover nearby Hadley, Telford, Newport (Shropshire), Ryton, Shrewsbury.

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
MOT Type 1 sub-base laid and compacted in layers, about 150 mm
Binder course (AC 20 dense), about 50–60 mm, laid hot and rolled

Rules that apply in Wellington

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. A vehicle crossing over the footway is a separate approval, from the highway authority (the county or unitary council).

Wellington: common questions

Which Wellington postcodes do you cover?

We cover Wellington including TF1, TF5, TF6, and nearby Hadley, Telford, Newport (Shropshire).

What approvals apply in Wellington?

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 will the work take at my Wellington property?

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

Is the survey in Wellington free?

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.

More we do in Wellington

Tell us what you have in mind for Wellington and we'll book a survey and put the specification in writing.