New tarmac driveways in Stoke-on-Trent
Planning a new tarmac driveway in Stoke-on-Trent? We'll measure up, look at the edges and drainage, and set the specification out in writing before you commit to anything.
How much should I budget in Stoke-on-Trent?
Guide prices below are for Stoke-on-Trent, adjusted for the West Midlands, where surfacing rates run 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 Stoke-on-Trent, 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.
What the price covers
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
- 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
Covering Stoke-on-Trent
The key facts for Stoke-on-Trent. We cover Stoke-on-Trent as part of our regular Staffordshire rounds.
- Postcodes
- ST4, ST1, ST2, ST3, ST12, ST11
- Area
- Staffordshire
- Nearest towns
- Newcastle-under-Lyme (2 miles), Kidsgrove (6 miles), Biddulph (8 miles), Leek (10 miles)
- Pricing
- West Midlands, in line with our UK midpoint
- Kerb approvals
- The highway authority
Nearby, we work in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Kidsgrove, Biddulph, Leek, Congleton.
Do I need permission in Stoke-on-Trent?
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
Stoke-on-Trent: common questions
Will someone visit before I get a fixed price in Stoke-on-Trent?
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 Stoke-on-Trent?
We cover Stoke-on-Trent including ST4, ST1, ST2, ST3, ST12, ST11, and nearby Newcastle-under-Lyme, Kidsgrove, Biddulph.
What approvals apply in Stoke-on-Trent?
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 much does a new tarmac driveway cost in Stoke-on-Trent?
As a 2026 guide in Stoke-on-Trent, new tarmac driveway work runs at about £60–£95 per m² including VAT, so a 30 m² drive is roughly £2,000–£3,150. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.
Other work in Stoke-on-Trent
- Tarmac paths and footpaths
- Tarmac driveway resurfacing
- Red tarmac driveways
- Tar and chip driveways
- Private and access road surfacing
- Car park surfacing
- Everything in Stoke-on-Trent
Tell us what you have in mind for Stoke-on-Trent and we'll book a survey and put the specification in writing.
New tarmac driveways in Stoke-on-Trent: get a written 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