Red tarmac driveways in Catford

Red tarmac driveway prices in Catford

For Catford, we apply the London rate, about 20% above our UK midpoint. Your survey turns these ranges into a fixed price.

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 Catford, 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 we do on a red tarmac driveway

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
Contrasting block or kerb border as edge restraint
Falls and drainage set as for any new drive

Where we work in and around Catford

Catford at a glance. Catford is one of the bigger places we cover in Greater London, so survey slots come round regularly.

Postcodes: SE6, SE23, SE4
Area: Greater London
Nearest towns: Blackheath (2 miles), Greenwich (2 miles), Beckenham (3 miles), Peckham (3 miles)
Pricing: London, about 20% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

We also cover nearby Blackheath, Greenwich, Beckenham, Peckham, Eltham.

Do I need permission in Catford?

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

Are there planning or highway rules in Catford?

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).

Do you work in my part of Catford?

We cover Catford including SE6, SE23, SE4, and nearby Blackheath, Greenwich, Beckenham.

Can I get a free survey in Catford?

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 Catford?

As a 2026 guide in Catford, 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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