Red tarmac driveways in Northolt

Red tarmac driveway prices in Northolt

Guide prices below are for Northolt, 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 Northolt, 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.

Northolt: the local details

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

Postcodes: UB5
Area: Greater London
Nearest towns: Greenford (1 mile), Harrow (3 miles), Southall (3 miles), Brent (3 miles)
Pricing: London, about 20% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Nearby, we work in Greenford, Harrow, Southall, Brent, Ruislip.

Planning and kerb rules for Northolt

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).

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
Contrasting block or kerb border as edge restraint
Colour sample discussed before ordering
Falls and drainage set as for any new drive

How it is built

Northolt: common questions

Can I get a free survey in Northolt?

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 work in my part of Northolt?

We cover Northolt including UB5, and nearby Greenford, Harrow, Southall.

Are there planning or highway rules in Northolt?

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 quickly can work start in Northolt?

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

More we do in Northolt

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