New tarmac driveways in Westbury

What does a new tarmac driveway cost in Westbury?

These Westbury guide prices reflect rates in the South West, about 3% above our UK midpoint.

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
New black tarmac drive, full dig-out and new sub-base	£62–£98 per m²
Example: 30 m² drive	£2,050–£3,250
Example: 50 m² drive	£3,100–£4,900
Example: 80 m² drive	£4,950–£7,850

As a 2026 guide in Westbury, new tarmac driveway work runs at about £62–£98 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £3,100–£4,900. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Planning and kerb rules for Westbury

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).

What is included in 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
Concrete-haunched kerbs or a block-paved border as edge restraint
Surface course (AC 6 dense), about 20–30 mm, laid hot and rolled

Where we work in and around Westbury

Westbury at a glance. Smaller towns such as Westbury are surveyed alongside nearby jobs in Wiltshire.

Postcodes: BA13
Area: Wiltshire
Nearest towns: Warminster (4 miles), Trowbridge (4 miles), Frome (6 miles), Melksham (8 miles)
Pricing: South West, about 3% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Close to Westbury: Warminster, Trowbridge, Frome, Melksham, Devizes.

Your questions answered

How much does a new tarmac driveway cost in Westbury?

As a 2026 guide in Westbury, new tarmac driveway work runs at about £62–£98 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £3,100–£4,900. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

Can I get a free survey in Westbury?

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 Westbury?

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).

Do you work in my part of Westbury?

We cover Westbury including BA13, and nearby Warminster, Trowbridge, Frome.

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