Red tarmac driveways in Bow

What does a red tarmac driveway cost in Bow?

Local guide rates for Bow (London, about 20% above our UK midpoint):

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
Red tarmac drive, full dig-out and new sub-base	£90–£138 per m²
Example: 30 m² drive	£2,950–£4,550
Example: 50 m² drive	£4,500–£6,900
Example: 80 m² drive	£7,200–£11,050

As a 2026 guide in Bow, red tarmac driveway work runs at about £90–£138 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £4,500–£6,900. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Planning and kerb rules for Bow

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).

Bow: the local details

The key facts for Bow. We cover Bow as part of our regular Greater London rounds.

Postcodes: E3, E14, E9, E1, E1W
Area: Greater London
Nearest towns: Stratford (1 mile), Canning Town (2 miles), Leytonstone (3 miles), Greenwich (3 miles)
Pricing: London, about 20% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

We also cover nearby Stratford, Canning Town, Leytonstone, Greenwich, Islington.

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
Black AC 20 binder course, about 50–60 mm
Red pigmented surface course, about 20–30 mm
Colour sample discussed before ordering
Falls and drainage set as for any new drive

Your questions answered

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

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.

How much does a red tarmac driveway cost in Bow?

As a 2026 guide in Bow, red tarmac driveway work runs at about £90–£138 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £4,500–£6,900. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

How long will the work take at my Bow property?

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

Do you cover all of Bow?

We cover Bow including E3, E14, E9, E1, E1W, and nearby Stratford, Canning Town, Leytonstone.

Other work in Bow

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