Red tarmac driveways in Irlam

How much should I budget in Irlam?

Guide prices below are for Irlam, adjusted for the North West, where surfacing rates run about 3% below our UK midpoint.

Item	Guide 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 Irlam, 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.

How it is built

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

Irlam: the local details

Survey cover and pricing for Irlam. We cover Irlam by grouping surveys with nearby Greater Manchester jobs; Manchester is 8 miles away.

Postcodes: M44, M31, WA13
Area: Greater Manchester
Nearest towns: Urmston (3 miles), Sale (4 miles), Stretford (4 miles), Eccles (5 miles)
Pricing: North West, about 3% below our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Nearby, we work in Urmston, Sale, Stretford, Eccles, Altrincham.

Planning and kerb rules for Irlam

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.

Your questions answered

Is the survey in Irlam 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.

How long will the work take at my Irlam property?

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

Do you work in my part of Irlam?

We cover Irlam including M44, M31, WA13, and nearby Urmston, Sale, Stretford.

How much does a red tarmac driveway cost in Irlam?

As a 2026 guide in Irlam, red tarmac driveway work runs at about £73–£112 per m² including VAT, so a 30 m² drive is roughly £2,400–£3,700. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

More we do in Irlam

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