Driveways and paths · Greater Manchester

Red tarmac driveways in Denton

For red tarmac driveways in Denton, we measure the area, check the ground and the falls, and give you an itemised price you can compare line by line with any other quote.

DENTON GUIDE£73–£112 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 Denton

Local guide rates for Denton (the North West, about 3% below our UK midpoint):

ItemGuide price (inc VAT)
Red tarmac drive, full dig-out and new sub-base£73–£112 per m²
Example: 30 m² drive£2,400–£3,700
Example: 50 m² drive£3,650–£5,600
Example: 80 m² drive£5,800–£8,900

As a 2026 guide in Denton, red tarmac driveway work runs at about £73–£112 per m² including VAT, so a 30 m² drive is roughly £2,400–£3,700. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Planning and kerb rules for Denton

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).

How it is built

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

Denton: the local details

Survey cover and pricing for Denton. We cover Denton by grouping surveys with nearby Greater Manchester jobs; Manchester is 5 miles away.

Postcodes
M34
Area
Greater Manchester
Nearest towns
Hyde (2 miles), Dukinfield (2 miles), Droylsden (2 miles), Ashton-under-Lyne (2 miles)
Pricing
North West, about 3% below our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals
The highway authority

Close to Denton: Hyde, Dukinfield, Droylsden, Ashton-under-Lyne, Bredbury.

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
  • Falls and drainage set as for any new drive

Denton: common questions

Can I get a free survey in Denton?

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 Denton?

We cover Denton including M34, and nearby Hyde, Dukinfield, Droylsden.

Are there planning or highway rules in Denton?

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 Denton?

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

More we do in Denton

Tell us what you have in mind for Denton and we'll book a survey and put the specification in writing.

Free survey for new surfacing

Red tarmac driveways in Denton: 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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