Red tarmac driveways in Paignton

How much should I budget in Paignton?

For Paignton, we apply the South West rate, about 3% above our UK midpoint. Your survey turns these ranges into a fixed price.

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 Paignton, 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.

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
Falls and drainage set as for any new drive

Do I need permission in Paignton?

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).

Paignton: the local details

Paignton at a glance. Paignton is 26 miles from Plymouth, and we survey there as part of Devon cover.

Postcodes: TQ3, TQ4, TQ9
Area: Devon
Nearest towns: Torquay (3 miles), Brixham (4 miles), Newton Abbot (7 miles), Exmouth (14 miles)
Pricing: South West, about 3% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

We also cover nearby Torquay, Brixham, Newton Abbot, Exmouth, Exeter.

Questions about red tarmac driveways in Paignton

How long will the work take at my Paignton property?

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

Which Paignton postcodes do you cover?

We cover Paignton including TQ3, TQ4, TQ9, and nearby Torquay, Brixham, Newton Abbot.

Will someone visit before I get a fixed price in Paignton?

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 Paignton?

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 Paignton

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