Red tarmac driveways in Mold
A good red tarmac driveway in Mold looks the same as a poor one on the day it is laid. The difference shows a few winters later, which is why our quotes list what goes underneath.

How much should I budget in Mold?
Guide prices below are for Mold, adjusted for Wales, where surfacing rates run about 5% below our UK midpoint.
| Item | Guide price (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Red tarmac drive, full dig-out and new sub-base | £71–£109 per m² |
| Example: 30 m² drive | £2,350–£3,600 |
| Example: 50 m² drive | £3,550–£5,450 |
| Example: 80 m² drive | £5,700–£8,750 |
As a 2026 guide in Mold, red tarmac driveway work runs at about £71–£109 per m² including VAT, so a 30 m² drive is roughly £2,350–£3,600. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.
Where we work in and around Mold
Mold at a glance. Mold is covered on our Clwyd rounds, 10 miles from Wrexham.
- Postcodes
- CH7
- Area
- Clwyd
- Nearest towns
- Buckley (2 miles), Deeside (5 miles), Hawarden (5 miles), Flint (5 miles)
- Pricing
- Wales, about 5% below our UK midpoint
- Kerb approvals
- The council
Nearby, we work in Buckley, Deeside, Hawarden, Flint, Wrexham.
Rules that apply in Mold
In Wales, new front hardstanding should be porous or drain to a permeable area within the property, and work covering 100 m² or more with drainage effects usually needs SAB approval first. A vehicle crossing over the footway is a separate approval, from the council as highway authority.
What is included in 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
- Red pigmented surface course, about 20–30 mm
- Contrasting block or kerb border as edge restraint
- Colour sample discussed before ordering
Layer by layer
Your questions answered
What is the price of a red tarmac driveway in Mold?
As a 2026 guide in Mold, red tarmac driveway work runs at about £71–£109 per m² including VAT, so a 30 m² drive is roughly £2,350–£3,600. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.
Do you work in my part of Mold?
We cover Mold including CH7, and nearby Buckley, Deeside, Hawarden.
What approvals apply in Mold?
In Wales, new front hardstanding should be porous or drain to a permeable area within the property, and work covering 100 m² or more with drainage effects usually needs SAB approval first. Dropped kerbs are approved by the council as highway authority.
How quickly can work start in Mold?
Usually 2–4 working days. We book Mold surveys alongside other jobs in Clwyd, and give you dates once the specification is agreed.
Other work in Mold
- Car park and yard repairs
- Tarmac paths and footpaths
- New tarmac driveways
- Private and access road surfacing
- Car park resurfacing
- Permeable tarmac driveways
- Everything in Mold
Send us a postcode, a rough size and a photo or two, and we'll come back with survey dates for Mold.
Red tarmac driveways in Mold: 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