Red tarmac driveways in Plymouth

How much should I budget in Plymouth?

These Plymouth 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 Plymouth, 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 we do on a red tarmac driveway

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
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

The build-up we price

Plymouth: the local details

Plymouth at a glance. We cover Plymouth as part of our regular Devon rounds.

Postcodes: PL1, PL4, PL3, PL2, PL6, PL10
Area: Devon
Nearest towns: Plymstock (2 miles), Saltash (4 miles)
Pricing: South West, about 3% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

The same service is available in Plymstock, Saltash.

Planning and kerb rules for Plymouth

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).

Questions about red tarmac driveways in Plymouth

How long will the work take at my Plymouth property?

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

How much does a red tarmac driveway cost in Plymouth?

As a 2026 guide in Plymouth, 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.

Which Plymouth postcodes do you cover?

We cover Plymouth including PL1, PL4, PL3, PL2, PL6, PL10, and nearby Plymstock, Saltash.

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

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.

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