Red tarmac driveways in Bideford

Red tarmac driveway prices in Bideford

Guide prices below are for Bideford, adjusted for the South West, where surfacing rates run 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 Bideford, 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.

Layer by layer

Where we work in and around Bideford

Bideford at a glance. Bideford is covered on our Devon rounds, 45 miles from Plymouth.

Postcodes: EX39, EX38
Area: Devon
Nearest towns: Barnstaple (8 miles)
Pricing: South West, about 3% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Close to Bideford: Barnstaple.

What the price covers

Red tarmac is ordinary asphalt with a red pigment, and often red aggregate, in the surface course, laid on the same sub-base and binder course as a black tarmac drive.

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

Do I need permission in Bideford?

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).

Bideford: common questions

How much does a red tarmac driveway cost in Bideford?

As a 2026 guide in Bideford, 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.

Can I get a free survey in Bideford?

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.

How long does a red tarmac driveway take in Bideford?

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

What approvals apply in Bideford?

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).

More we do in Bideford

Ready for a price in Bideford? Use the guide price tool or send the form, and we'll arrange a visit.