Red tarmac driveways in Brent

Red tarmac driveway prices in Brent

Local guide rates for Brent (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 Brent, red tarmac driveway work runs at about £90–£138 per m² including VAT, so a 30 m² drive is roughly £2,950–£4,550. 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.

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
Falls and drainage set as for any new drive

Rules that apply in Brent

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. Any new or widened crossing over the pavement needs approval from the highway authority (the county or unitary council).

Where we work in and around Brent

What applies in Brent. We cover Brent as part of our regular Greater London rounds.

Postcodes: HA0, HA9
Area: Greater London
Nearest towns: Harrow (2 miles), Greenford (3 miles), Northolt (3 miles), Acton (3 miles)
Pricing: London, about 20% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

The same service is available in Harrow, Greenford, Northolt, Acton, Willesden.

Layer by layer

Your questions answered

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

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.

Do you cover all of Brent?

We cover Brent including HA0, HA9, and nearby Harrow, Greenford, Northolt.

How quickly can work start in Brent?

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

How much does a red tarmac driveway cost in Brent?

As a 2026 guide in Brent, red tarmac driveway work runs at about £90–£138 per m² including VAT, so a 30 m² drive is roughly £2,950–£4,550. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

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