Red tarmac driveways in Bournemouth

How much should I budget in Bournemouth?

These Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth, 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.

Covering Bournemouth

What applies in Bournemouth. As one of the larger towns in Dorset, Bournemouth sees regular survey visits.

Postcodes: BH2, BH4, BH1, BH3, BH8, BH13, BH9, BH5
Area: Dorset
Nearest towns: Christchurch (4 miles), Poole (5 miles), Ferndown (6 miles), Wimborne Minster (6 miles)
Pricing: South West, about 3% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

The same service is available in Christchurch, Poole, Ferndown, Wimborne Minster, New Milton.

What we do on 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

Do I need permission in Bournemouth?

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 Bournemouth

How quickly can work start in Bournemouth?

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

How much does a red tarmac driveway cost in Bournemouth?

As a 2026 guide in Bournemouth, 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.

Do you cover all of Bournemouth?

We cover Bournemouth including BH2, BH4, BH1, BH3, BH8, BH13, and nearby Christchurch, Poole, Ferndown.

Is the survey in Bournemouth free?

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.

Other work in Bournemouth

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