Red tarmac driveways in Mitcham

What does a red tarmac driveway cost in Mitcham?

Guide prices below are for Mitcham, adjusted for London, where surfacing rates run 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 Mitcham, red tarmac driveway work runs at about £90–£138 per m² including VAT, so a 80 m² drive is roughly £7,200–£11,050. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Planning and kerb rules for Mitcham

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. If the job needs a dropped kerb, the highway authority (the county or unitary council) approves it before any work on the footway.

Mitcham: the local details

Mitcham at a glance. We cover Mitcham as part of our regular Greater London rounds.

Postcodes: CR4
Area: Greater London
Nearest towns: Morden (1 mile), Wimbledon (2 miles), Streatham (2 miles), Carshalton (2 miles)
Pricing: London, about 20% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Nearby, we work in Morden, Wimbledon, Streatham, Carshalton, Croydon.

What is included in 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
Colour sample discussed before ordering
Falls and drainage set as for any new drive

Questions about red tarmac driveways in Mitcham

How quickly can work start in Mitcham?

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

Are there planning or highway rules in Mitcham?

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 Mitcham?

We cover Mitcham including CR4, and nearby Morden, Wimbledon, Streatham.

What is the price of a red tarmac driveway in Mitcham?

As a 2026 guide in Mitcham, red tarmac driveway work runs at about £90–£138 per m² including VAT, so a 80 m² drive is roughly £7,200–£11,050. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

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