New tarmac driveways in South Glamorgan
We survey and price new tarmac driveways across South Glamorgan, from Cardiff to Barry and Penarth, with every layer written into the quote.
How much does a new tarmac driveway cost in South Glamorgan?
Rates in South Glamorgan follow Wales, about 5% below our UK midpoint.
| Item | Guide price (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| New black tarmac drive, full dig-out and new sub-base | £57–£90 per m² |
| Example: 30 m² drive | £1,900–£3,000 |
| Example: 50 m² drive | £2,850–£4,500 |
| Example: 80 m² drive | £4,550–£7,200 |
Towns we cover in South Glamorgan
Postcode areas: CF.
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
- Binder course (AC 20 dense), about 50–60 mm, laid hot and rolled
- Surface course (AC 6 dense), about 20–30 mm, laid hot and rolled
Rules in South Glamorgan
In Wales, new front hardstanding should be porous or drain to a permeable area within the property, and work covering 100 m² or more with drainage effects usually needs SAB approval first. A vehicle crossing over the footway is a separate approval, from the council as highway authority.
New tarmac driveways in South Glamorgan: questions
How much does a new tarmac driveway cost in South Glamorgan?
As a 2026 guide, about £57–£90 per m² inc VAT in South Glamorgan. The survey confirms a fixed price.
Which towns in South Glamorgan do you cover?
Cardiff, Barry, Penarth, Llantwit Major, Llandaff, Dinas Powys.
How long does a new tarmac driveway take?
Usually 2–4 working days for a typical drive, longer with drainage or a dropped kerb.
Do I need planning permission for a tarmac drive?
In England a new hard surface over 5 m² in front of the house needs permission unless it is porous or drains to a lawn or border within the property. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own versions of this rule, covered on our planning guide.
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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