Red tarmac driveways in Westminster

How much should I budget in Westminster?

These Westminster guide prices reflect rates in 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 Westminster, 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.

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Where we work in and around Westminster

What applies in Westminster. As one of the larger towns in Greater London, Westminster sees regular survey visits.

Postcodes: SW1H, SW1E, SW1A, SW1P, SW1V, SW1Y, SW1W, W1J
Area: Greater London
Nearest towns: Chelsea (2 miles), Battersea (2 miles), Brixton (3 miles), Fulham (3 miles)
Pricing: London, about 20% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

We also cover nearby Chelsea, Battersea, Brixton, Fulham, Camden Town.

Do I need permission in Westminster?

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.

What the price covers

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
Colour sample discussed before ordering

Questions about red tarmac driveways in Westminster

Do you work in my part of Westminster?

We cover Westminster including SW1H, SW1E, SW1A, SW1P, SW1V, SW1Y, and nearby Chelsea, Battersea, Brixton.

Are there planning or highway rules in Westminster?

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 Westminster property?

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

Is the survey in Westminster 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.

Also in Westminster

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