New tarmac driveways in Cannock

How much should I budget in Cannock?

Local guide rates for Cannock (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 Cannock, new tarmac driveway work runs at about £60–£95 per m² including VAT, so a 80 m² drive is roughly £4,800–£7,600. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

How it is built

Cannock: the local details

The key facts for Cannock. We cover Cannock as part of our regular Staffordshire rounds.

Postcodes: WS11, WS12, ST19
Area: Staffordshire
Nearest towns: Great Wyrley (2 miles), Burntwood (4 miles), Bloxwich (5 miles), Rugeley (6 miles)
Pricing: West Midlands, in line with our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

The same service is available in Great Wyrley, Burntwood, Bloxwich, Rugeley, Wednesfield.

What is included in a new tarmac driveway?

Full dig-out, compacted stone sub-base, binder course and a fine surface course, edged and drained.

Dig to formation level, usually around 230–250 mm below finished height
Geotextile membrane where the ground is soft or clay
Concrete-haunched kerbs or a block-paved border as edge restraint
Binder course (AC 20 dense), about 50–60 mm, laid hot and rolled
Falls set so water runs to a channel, gully or soft landscaping

Planning and kerb rules for Cannock

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).

Your questions answered

How quickly can work start in Cannock?

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

What is the price of a new tarmac driveway in Cannock?

As a 2026 guide in Cannock, new tarmac driveway work runs at about £60–£95 per m² including VAT, so a 80 m² drive is roughly £4,800–£7,600. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

Do you cover all of Cannock?

We cover Cannock including WS11, WS12, ST19, and nearby Great Wyrley, Burntwood, Bloxwich.

Can I get a free survey in Cannock?

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.

Other work in Cannock

Questions about new tarmac driveways in Cannock? Call, WhatsApp or use the form, and we'll talk it through.