New tarmac driveways in Tyne and Wear
From Newcastle upon Tyne to the smaller towns in Tyne and Wear, our new tarmac driveways quotes list the depths, edging, drainage and VAT so you can compare like with like.
How much does a new tarmac driveway cost in Tyne and Wear?
Rates in Tyne and Wear follow the North East, about 7% below our UK midpoint.
| Item | Guide price (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| New black tarmac drive, full dig-out and new sub-base | £56–£88 per m² |
| Example: 30 m² drive | £1,850–£2,900 |
| Example: 50 m² drive | £2,800–£4,400 |
| Example: 80 m² drive | £4,450–£7,050 |
Towns we cover in Tyne and Wear
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Sunderland
- South Shields
- Gateshead
- Washington
- Tynemouth
- Wallsend
- Newburn
- North Shields
- Whitley Bay
- Felling
- Jarrow
- Gosforth
- Hebburn
- Whickham
- Ryton
- Blaydon-on-Tyne
Postcode areas: NE, SR, TF, WV.
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
- 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
Rules in Tyne and Wear
In England, householder permitted development (Class F of the 2015 General Permitted Development Order) lets you lay a hard surface in front of a house without planning permission if it is porous, or if the rainwater is directed to a permeable area within the property. If the area is more than 5 m² and neither applies, you need permission. Standard dense tarmac is not porous, so a dense tarmac drive needs a lawn, border, channel to a soakaway or other permeable route for its water. Any new or widened crossing over the pavement needs approval from the highway authority (the county or unitary council).
How it is built
New tarmac driveways in Tyne and Wear: questions
How much does a new tarmac driveway cost in Tyne and Wear?
As a 2026 guide, about £56–£88 per m² inc VAT in Tyne and Wear. The survey confirms a fixed price.
Which towns in Tyne and Wear do you cover?
Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, South Shields, Gateshead, Washington, Tynemouth, Wallsend, Newburn and more.
How long does a new tarmac driveway take?
Usually 2–4 working days for a typical drive, longer with drainage or a dropped kerb.
How deep should a tarmac driveway be?
For cars, a common build is about 150 mm of compacted MOT Type 1, a 50–60 mm binder course and a 20–30 mm surface course. Soft ground or heavier vehicles need more. Your quote should state each depth.
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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