New tarmac driveways in Rugeley

What does a new tarmac driveway cost in Rugeley?

Local guide rates for Rugeley (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 Rugeley, 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.

Planning and kerb rules for Rugeley

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).

The build-up we 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
Geotextile membrane where the ground is soft or clay
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

Rugeley: the local details

Survey cover and pricing for Rugeley. We cover Rugeley by grouping surveys with nearby Staffordshire jobs; Stoke-on-Trent is 20 miles away.

Postcodes: WS15
Area: Staffordshire
Nearest towns: Burntwood (5 miles), Cannock (6 miles), Lichfield (7 miles), Great Wyrley (7 miles)
Pricing: West Midlands, in line with our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

The same service is available in Burntwood, Cannock, Lichfield, Great Wyrley, Stafford.

Rugeley: common questions

Can I get a free survey in Rugeley?

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 work in my part of Rugeley?

We cover Rugeley including WS15, and nearby Burntwood, Cannock, Lichfield.

Are there planning or highway rules in Rugeley?

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 Rugeley?

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

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