New tarmac driveways in Coventry

What does a new tarmac driveway cost in Coventry?

Local guide rates for Coventry (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 Coventry, 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.

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Where we work in and around Coventry

The key facts for Coventry. As one of the larger towns in the West Midlands, Coventry sees regular survey visits.

Postcodes: CV1, CV3, CV5, CV6, CV2, CV4, CV7
Area: West Midlands
Nearest towns: Kenilworth (5 miles), Bedworth (5 miles), Nuneaton (8 miles), Leamington Spa (8 miles)
Pricing: West Midlands, in line with our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Nearby, we work in Kenilworth, Bedworth, Nuneaton, Leamington Spa, Warwick.

What we do on 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.

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
MOT Type 1 sub-base laid and compacted in layers, about 150 mm
Surface course (AC 6 dense), about 20–30 mm, laid hot and rolled

Planning and kerb rules for Coventry

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).

Coventry: common questions

How much does a new tarmac driveway cost in Coventry?

As a 2026 guide in Coventry, 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.

Is the survey in Coventry 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.

What approvals apply in Coventry?

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 quickly can work start in Coventry?

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

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