Red tarmac driveways in Brentwood

How much should I budget in Brentwood?

Local guide rates for Brentwood (the East of England, about 5% above our UK midpoint):

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
Red tarmac drive, full dig-out and new sub-base	£79–£121 per m²
Example: 30 m² drive	£2,600–£4,000
Example: 50 m² drive	£3,950–£6,050
Example: 80 m² drive	£6,300–£9,650

As a 2026 guide in Brentwood, red tarmac driveway work runs at about £79–£121 per m² including VAT, so a 30 m² drive is roughly £2,600–£4,000. 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
Red pigmented surface course, about 20–30 mm
Contrasting block or kerb border as edge restraint
Colour sample discussed before ordering
Falls and drainage set as for any new drive

Rules that apply in Brentwood

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.

The build-up we price

Covering Brentwood

What applies in Brentwood. Brentwood sits 18 miles from Southend-on-Sea, within our regular Essex cover.

Postcodes: CM14, CM13, CM15
Area: Essex
Nearest towns: Billericay (5 miles), Hornchurch (6 miles), Romford (6 miles), Basildon (7 miles)
Pricing: East of England, about 5% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Close to Brentwood: Billericay, Hornchurch, Romford, Basildon, Dagenham.

Questions about red tarmac driveways in Brentwood

What approvals apply in Brentwood?

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).

How quickly can work start in Brentwood?

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

Is the survey in Brentwood 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.

What is the price of a red tarmac driveway in Brentwood?

As a 2026 guide in Brentwood, red tarmac driveway work runs at about £79–£121 per m² including VAT, so a 30 m² drive is roughly £2,600–£4,000. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

More we do in Brentwood

Tell us what you have in mind for Brentwood and we'll book a survey and put the specification in writing.