New tarmac driveways in Leamington Spa

What does a new tarmac driveway cost in Leamington Spa?

These Leamington Spa guide prices reflect rates in 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 Leamington Spa, new tarmac driveway work runs at about £60–£95 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £3,000–£4,750. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Do I need permission in Leamington Spa?

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).

Covering Leamington Spa

The key facts for Leamington Spa. Leamington Spa sits 17 miles from Nuneaton, within our regular Warwickshire cover.

Postcodes: CV31, CV32, CV33
Area: Warwickshire
Nearest towns: Warwick (3 miles), Kenilworth (5 miles), Coventry (8 miles), Stratford-upon-Avon (10 miles)
Pricing: West Midlands, in line with our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Nearby, we work in Warwick, Kenilworth, Coventry, Stratford-upon-Avon, Rugby.

What is included in a new tarmac driveway?

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.

Geotextile membrane where the ground is soft or clay
MOT Type 1 sub-base laid and compacted in layers, about 150 mm
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
Falls set so water runs to a channel, gully or soft landscaping

Layer by layer

Questions about new tarmac driveways in Leamington Spa

Can I get a free survey in Leamington Spa?

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.

How quickly can work start in Leamington Spa?

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

Which Leamington Spa postcodes do you cover?

We cover Leamington Spa including CV31, CV32, CV33, and nearby Warwick, Kenilworth, Coventry.

Are there planning or highway rules in Leamington Spa?

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).

More we do in Leamington Spa

Tell us what you have in mind for Leamington Spa and we'll book a survey and put the specification in writing.