Red tarmac driveways in Blackwood

How much should I budget in Blackwood?

For Blackwood, we apply the Welsh rate, about 5% below our UK midpoint. Your survey turns these ranges into a fixed price.

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
Red tarmac drive, full dig-out and new sub-base	£71–£109 per m²
Example: 30 m² drive	£2,350–£3,600
Example: 50 m² drive	£3,550–£5,450
Example: 80 m² drive	£5,700–£8,750

As a 2026 guide in Blackwood, red tarmac driveway work runs at about £71–£109 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £3,550–£5,450. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Layer by layer

What we do on 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
Red pigmented surface course, about 20–30 mm
Contrasting block or kerb border as edge restraint
Colour sample discussed before ordering
Falls and drainage set as for any new drive

Planning and kerb rules for Blackwood

In Wales, new front hardstanding should be porous or drain to a permeable area within the property, and work covering 100 m² or more with drainage effects usually needs SAB approval first. A vehicle crossing over the footway is a separate approval, from the council as highway authority.

Where we work in and around Blackwood

What applies in Blackwood. Blackwood is covered on our Gwent rounds, 11 miles from Newport, Gwent.

Postcodes: NP12, CF82
Area: Gwent
Nearest towns: Bargoed (2 miles), Treharris (4 miles), Abertillery (5 miles), Risca (6 miles)
Pricing: Wales, about 5% below our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The council

Close to Blackwood: Bargoed, Treharris, Abertillery, Risca, Caerphilly.

Your questions answered

Which Blackwood postcodes do you cover?

We cover Blackwood including NP12, CF82, and nearby Bargoed, Treharris, Abertillery.

Is the survey in Blackwood 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 does a red tarmac driveway take in Blackwood?

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

What is the price of a red tarmac driveway in Blackwood?

As a 2026 guide in Blackwood, red tarmac driveway work runs at about £71–£109 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £3,550–£5,450. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

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