Red tarmac driveways in Kingston upon Hull

How much should I budget in Kingston upon Hull?

Local guide rates for Kingston upon Hull (Yorkshire and the Humber, about 4% below our UK midpoint):

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
Red tarmac drive, full dig-out and new sub-base	£72–£110 per m²
Example: 30 m² drive	£2,400–£3,650
Example: 50 m² drive	£3,600–£5,500
Example: 80 m² drive	£5,750–£8,850

As a 2026 guide in Kingston upon Hull, red tarmac driveway work runs at about £72–£110 per m² including VAT, so a 80 m² drive is roughly £5,750–£8,850. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

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
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

Kingston upon Hull: the local details

Kingston upon Hull at a glance. We cover Kingston upon Hull as part of our regular East Riding of Yorkshire rounds.

Postcodes: HU1, HU2, HU3, HU5, HU9, HU8, HU4, HU6
Area: East Riding of Yorkshire
Nearest towns: Beverley (8 miles), Brough (10 miles), Driffield (19 miles), Goole (22 miles)
Pricing: Yorkshire and the Humber, about 4% below our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Nearby, we work in Beverley, Brough, Driffield, Goole, Bridlington.

Do I need permission in Kingston upon Hull?

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).

Your questions answered

Do you work in my part of Kingston upon Hull?

We cover Kingston upon Hull including HU1, HU2, HU3, HU5, HU9, HU8, and nearby Beverley, Brough, Driffield.

How quickly can work start in Kingston upon Hull?

Usually 2–4 working days. We book Kingston upon Hull surveys alongside other jobs in the East Riding of Yorkshire, and give you dates once the specification is agreed.

What is the price of a red tarmac driveway in Kingston upon Hull?

As a 2026 guide in Kingston upon Hull, red tarmac driveway work runs at about £72–£110 per m² including VAT, so a 80 m² drive is roughly £5,750–£8,850. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

Will someone visit before I get a fixed price in Kingston upon Hull?

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.

Also in Kingston upon Hull

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