New tarmac driveways in Bloxwich
Homeowners in Bloxwich ask us about new tarmac driveways for the same reason: a surface that stays flat, drains properly and still looks tidy in ten years. That comes down to the build underneath.
What does a new tarmac driveway cost in Bloxwich?
For Bloxwich, we apply the West Midlands rate, in line with our UK midpoint. Your survey turns these ranges into a fixed price.
| 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 Bloxwich, 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.
Planning and kerb rules for Bloxwich
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).
Bloxwich: the local details
The key facts for Bloxwich. Bloxwich sits 10 miles from Birmingham, within our regular West Midlands cover.
- Postcodes
- WS3
- Area
- West Midlands
- Nearest towns
- Walsall (2 miles), Great Wyrley (3 miles), Willenhall (3 miles), Wednesfield (4 miles)
- Pricing
- West Midlands, in line with our UK midpoint
- Kerb approvals
- The highway authority
Close to Bloxwich: Walsall, Great Wyrley, Willenhall, Wednesfield, Aldridge.
What we do on a new tarmac driveway
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
- Dig to formation level, usually around 230–250 mm below finished height
- 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
Questions about new tarmac driveways in Bloxwich
Which Bloxwich postcodes do you cover?
We cover Bloxwich including WS3, and nearby Walsall, Great Wyrley, Willenhall.
How much does a new tarmac driveway cost in Bloxwich?
As a 2026 guide in Bloxwich, new tarmac driveway work runs at about £60–£95 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £3,000–£4,750. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.
How long does a new tarmac driveway take in Bloxwich?
Usually 2–4 working days for a typical drive, longer with drainage or a dropped kerb. We book Bloxwich surveys alongside other jobs in the West Midlands, and give you dates once the specification is agreed.
Do I need permission for a new tarmac driveway in Bloxwich?
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 Bloxwich
- Car park and yard repairs
- Tarmac paths and footpaths
- Front garden to tarmac driveway
- Private and access road surfacing
- Tar and chip driveways
- Tarmac driveway repairs
- Everything in Bloxwich
Questions about new tarmac driveways in Bloxwich? Call, WhatsApp or use the form, and we'll talk it through.
New tarmac driveways in Bloxwich: 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