New tarmac driveways in Shipley

New tarmac driveway prices in Shipley

These Shipley guide prices reflect rates in Yorkshire and the Humber, about 4% below our UK midpoint.

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
New black tarmac drive, full dig-out and new sub-base	£58–£91 per m²
Example: 30 m² drive	£1,900–£3,000
Example: 50 m² drive	£2,900–£4,550
Example: 80 m² drive	£4,600–£7,300

As a 2026 guide in Shipley, new tarmac driveway work runs at about £58–£91 per m² including VAT, so a 30 m² drive is roughly £1,900–£3,000. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Where we work in and around Shipley

Shipley at a glance. We cover Shipley by grouping surveys with nearby West Yorkshire jobs; Leeds is 9 miles away.

Postcodes: BD18, BD10, BD9
Area: West Yorkshire
Nearest towns: Baildon (1 mile), Bradford (3 miles), Bingley (3 miles), Guiseley (4 miles)
Pricing: Yorkshire and the Humber, about 4% below our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Close to Shipley: Baildon, Bradford, Bingley, Guiseley, Yeadon.

Do I need permission in Shipley?

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. A vehicle crossing over the footway is a separate approval, from the highway authority (the county or unitary council).

The build-up we price

What the price covers

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
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
Falls set so water runs to a channel, gully or soft landscaping

Questions about new tarmac driveways in Shipley

How long does a new tarmac driveway take in Shipley?

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

Do I need permission for a new tarmac driveway in Shipley?

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).

Is the survey in Shipley 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.

Do you cover all of Shipley?

We cover Shipley including BD18, BD10, BD9, and nearby Baildon, Bradford, Bingley.

More we do in Shipley

Send us a postcode, a rough size and a photo or two, and we'll come back with survey dates for Shipley.