Red tarmac driveways in Tewkesbury

What does a red tarmac driveway cost in Tewkesbury?

Local guide rates for Tewkesbury (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 Tewkesbury, red tarmac driveway work runs at about £77–£118 per m² including VAT, so a 80 m² drive is roughly £6,200–£9,500. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

What is included in 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
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

Covering Tewkesbury

Tewkesbury at a glance. Smaller towns such as Tewkesbury are surveyed alongside nearby jobs in Gloucestershire.

Postcodes: GL20
Area: Gloucestershire
Nearest towns: Cheltenham (7 miles), Gloucester (9 miles), Malvern (11 miles), Evesham (11 miles)
Pricing: South West, about 3% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Nearby, we work in Cheltenham, Gloucester, Malvern, Evesham, Ledbury.

Rules that apply in Tewkesbury

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 Tewkesbury

Do you work in my part of Tewkesbury?

We cover Tewkesbury including GL20, and nearby Cheltenham, Gloucester, Malvern.

How quickly can work start in Tewkesbury?

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

Can I get a free survey in Tewkesbury?

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 Tewkesbury?

As a 2026 guide in Tewkesbury, red tarmac driveway work runs at about £77–£118 per m² including VAT, so a 80 m² drive is roughly £6,200–£9,500. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

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