Red tarmac driveways in Saltash

What does a red tarmac driveway cost in Saltash?

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

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
Red tarmac drive, full dig-out and new sub-base	£77–£118 per m²
Example: 30 m² drive	£2,550–£3,900
Example: 50 m² drive	£3,850–£5,900
Example: 80 m² drive	£6,200–£9,500

As a 2026 guide in Saltash, red tarmac driveway work runs at about £77–£118 per m² including VAT, so a 30 m² drive is roughly £2,550–£3,900. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

What the price covers

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

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
Falls and drainage set as for any new drive

Where we work in and around Saltash

What applies in Saltash. We cover Saltash by grouping surveys with nearby Cornwall jobs; Redruth is 46 miles away.

Postcodes: PL12, PL5, PL11
Area: Cornwall
Nearest towns: Plymouth (4 miles), Plymstock (7 miles), Bodmin (22 miles), St Austell (25 miles)
Pricing: South West, about 3% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

We also cover nearby Plymouth, Plymstock, Bodmin, St Austell.

Do I need permission in Saltash?

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 Saltash

How much does a red tarmac driveway cost in Saltash?

As a 2026 guide in Saltash, red tarmac driveway work runs at about £77–£118 per m² including VAT, so a 30 m² drive is roughly £2,550–£3,900. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

How long will the work take at my Saltash property?

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

Can I get a free survey in Saltash?

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 Saltash?

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).

Also in Saltash

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