Red tarmac driveways in Ely

How much should I budget in Ely?

Local guide rates for Ely (the East of England, about 5% above our UK midpoint):

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
Red tarmac drive, full dig-out and new sub-base	£79–£121 per m²
Example: 30 m² drive	£2,600–£4,000
Example: 50 m² drive	£3,950–£6,050
Example: 80 m² drive	£6,300–£9,650

As a 2026 guide in Ely, red tarmac driveway work runs at about £79–£121 per m² including VAT, so a 30 m² drive is roughly £2,600–£4,000. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

What we do on a red tarmac driveway

Pigmented red asphalt on the same full build, often framed with a charcoal block border.

Full dig-out and MOT Type 1 sub-base, about 150 mm
Black AC 20 binder course, about 50–60 mm
Contrasting block or kerb border as edge restraint
Colour sample discussed before ordering
Falls and drainage set as for any new drive

Ely: the local details

Ely at a glance. Smaller towns such as Ely are surveyed alongside nearby jobs in Cambridgeshire.

Postcodes: CB6, CB7
Area: Cambridgeshire
Nearest towns: March (13 miles), St Ives (15 miles), Cambridge (15 miles), Wisbech (19 miles)
Pricing: East of England, about 5% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

We also cover nearby March, St Ives, Cambridge, Wisbech, Huntingdon.

How it is built

Planning and kerb rules for Ely

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. If the job needs a dropped kerb, the highway authority (the county or unitary council) approves it before any work on the footway.

Questions about red tarmac driveways in Ely

How quickly can work start in Ely?

Usually 2–4 working days. We book Ely surveys alongside other jobs in Cambridgeshire, and give you dates once the specification is agreed.

Is the survey in Ely 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.

Which Ely postcodes do you cover?

We cover Ely including CB6, CB7, and nearby March, St Ives, Cambridge.

Red tarmac driveway cost in Ely: what should I budget?

As a 2026 guide in Ely, red tarmac driveway work runs at about £79–£121 per m² including VAT, so a 30 m² drive is roughly £2,600–£4,000. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

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