Red tarmac driveways in Edmonton

Red tarmac driveway prices in Edmonton

Local guide rates for Edmonton (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 Edmonton, 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.

Do I need permission in Edmonton?

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).

Covering Edmonton

Survey cover and pricing for Edmonton. Edmonton is one of the bigger places we cover in Greater London, so survey slots come round regularly.

Postcodes: N9
Area: Greater London
Nearest towns: Tottenham (2 miles), Enfield (2 miles), Chingford (3 miles), Walthamstow (3 miles)
Pricing: London, about 20% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

The same service is available in Tottenham, Enfield, Chingford, Walthamstow, Wood Green.

What we do on a red tarmac driveway

Pigmented red asphalt on the same full build, often framed with a charcoal block border.

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

Edmonton: common questions

Is the survey in Edmonton 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.

Do I need permission for a red tarmac driveway in Edmonton?

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 long will the work take at my Edmonton property?

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

Do you cover all of Edmonton?

We cover Edmonton including N9, and nearby Tottenham, Enfield, Chingford.

Other work in Edmonton

Send us a postcode, a rough size and a photo or two, and we'll come back with survey dates for Edmonton.