New tarmac driveways in Taunton

How much should I budget in Taunton?

Local guide rates for Taunton (the South West, about 3% above our UK midpoint):

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
New black tarmac drive, full dig-out and new sub-base	£62–£98 per m²
Example: 30 m² drive	£2,050–£3,250
Example: 50 m² drive	£3,100–£4,900
Example: 80 m² drive	£4,950–£7,850

As a 2026 guide in Taunton, new tarmac driveway work runs at about £62–£98 per m² including VAT, so a 30 m² drive is roughly £2,050–£3,250. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Do I need permission in Taunton?

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).

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
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

Where we work in and around Taunton

The key facts for Taunton. Taunton is 41 miles from Bath, and we survey there as part of Somerset cover.

Postcodes: TA1, TA2, TA3
Area: Somerset
Nearest towns: Bridgwater (9 miles), Burnham-on-Sea (16 miles), Yeovil (21 miles), Weston-super-Mare (24 miles)
Pricing: South West, about 3% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Close to Taunton: Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea, Yeovil, Weston-super-Mare.

Taunton: common questions

Which Taunton postcodes do you cover?

We cover Taunton including TA1, TA2, TA3, and nearby Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea, Yeovil.

Is the survey in Taunton 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.

What approvals apply in Taunton?

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 Taunton?

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

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