Driveways and paths · Greater London

Red tarmac driveways in Uxbridge

A good red tarmac driveway in Uxbridge looks the same as a poor one on the day it is laid. The difference shows a few winters later, which is why our quotes list what goes underneath.

UXBRIDGE GUIDE£90–£138 per m² inc VAT
Red tarmac front driveway with a charcoal block edge outside a Victorian house, typical of red tarmac driveway work

Red tarmac driveway prices in Uxbridge

Guide prices below are for Uxbridge, adjusted for London, where surfacing rates run about 20% above our UK midpoint.

ItemGuide 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 Uxbridge, 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.

Where we work in and around Uxbridge

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

Postcodes
UB8, UB10, SL0, UB9
Area
Greater London
Nearest towns
Ruislip (3 miles), Hayes (3 miles), Gerrards Cross (4 miles), Northolt (5 miles)
Pricing
London, about 20% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals
The highway authority

Nearby, we work in Ruislip, Hayes, Gerrards Cross, Northolt, Chalfont St Peter.

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

The build-up we price

Surface course20–30 mm red pigmented AC 6Binder course50–60 mm black AC 20Sub-baseabout 150 mm MOT Type 1Edgescharcoal blocks or kerbsINDICATIVE CROSS-SECTION · NOT TO SCALE

Rules that apply in Uxbridge

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).

Questions about red tarmac driveways in Uxbridge

Do you cover all of Uxbridge?

We cover Uxbridge including UB8, UB10, SL0, UB9, and nearby Ruislip, Hayes, Gerrards Cross.

How much does a red tarmac driveway cost in Uxbridge?

As a 2026 guide in Uxbridge, red tarmac driveway work runs at about £90–£138 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £4,500–£6,900. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

How quickly can work start in Uxbridge?

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

Is the survey in Uxbridge 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.

More we do in Uxbridge

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

Free survey for new surfacing

Red tarmac driveways in Uxbridge: get a written quote

Send a postcode and a rough size and we'll arrange a survey. Every quote lists the layers, edging, drainage and VAT.

  • Surface courseDEPTH + MIX
  • Binder courseDEPTH + MIX
  • Sub-baseDEPTH + MATERIAL
  • Edges, drainage, VATITEMISED
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