New tarmac driveways in Gorseinon

What does a new tarmac driveway cost in Gorseinon?

Guide prices below are for Gorseinon, adjusted for Wales, where surfacing rates run about 5% below our UK midpoint.

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
New black tarmac drive, full dig-out and new sub-base	£57–£90 per m²
Example: 30 m² drive	£1,900–£3,000
Example: 50 m² drive	£2,850–£4,500
Example: 80 m² drive	£4,550–£7,200

As a 2026 guide in Gorseinon, new tarmac driveway work runs at about £57–£90 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £2,850–£4,500. 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.

Break out and remove the old surface and spoil
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

Gorseinon: the local details

The key facts for Gorseinon. Gorseinon is covered on our West Glamorgan rounds, 5 miles from Swansea.

Postcodes: SA4
Area: West Glamorgan
Nearest towns: Pontarddulais (3 miles), Llanelli (5 miles), Swansea (5 miles), Clydach (6 miles)
Pricing: Wales, about 5% below our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The council

Close to Gorseinon: Pontarddulais, Llanelli, Swansea, Clydach, Ammanford.

The build-up we price

Planning and kerb rules for Gorseinon

In Wales, a new hard surface in front of a house is permitted development only if it is porous or drains to a permeable area within the property; repairing or replacing up to 5 m² of existing hardstanding is allowed without meeting that condition. Separately, since January 2019, construction covering 100 m² or more that affects drainage generally needs approval from the council's SuDS Approving Body (SAB) before work starts, even where planning permission is not needed. Larger drives, shared surfaces and car parks often reach that threshold. If the job needs a dropped kerb, the council as highway authority approves it before any work on the footway.

Gorseinon: common questions

New tarmac driveway cost in Gorseinon: what should I budget?

As a 2026 guide in Gorseinon, new tarmac driveway work runs at about £57–£90 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £2,850–£4,500. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

Do you work in my part of Gorseinon?

We cover Gorseinon including SA4, and nearby Pontarddulais, Llanelli, Swansea.

How long does a new tarmac driveway take in Gorseinon?

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

Is the survey in Gorseinon free?

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.

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