Red tarmac driveways in Chepstow

How much should I budget in Chepstow?

These Chepstow guide prices reflect rates in Wales, about 5% below our UK midpoint.

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 Chepstow, red tarmac driveway work runs at about £71–£109 per m² including VAT, so a 80 m² drive is roughly £5,700–£8,750. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

How it is built

Rules that apply in Chepstow

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.

Chepstow: the local details

What applies in Chepstow. Chepstow is covered on our Gwent rounds, 14 miles from Newport, Gwent.

Postcodes: NP16
Area: Gwent
Nearest towns: Caldicot (5 miles), Monmouth (12 miles), Newport (Gwent) (14 miles), Cwmbran (15 miles)
Pricing: Wales, about 5% below our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The council

The same service is available in Caldicot, Monmouth, Newport (Gwent), Cwmbran, Pontypool.

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
Colour sample discussed before ordering

Your questions answered

Is the survey in Chepstow 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.

Do you cover all of Chepstow?

We cover Chepstow including NP16, and nearby Caldicot, Monmouth, Newport (Gwent).

How long does a red tarmac driveway take in Chepstow?

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

How much does a red tarmac driveway cost in Chepstow?

As a 2026 guide in Chepstow, red tarmac driveway work runs at about £71–£109 per m² including VAT, so a 80 m² drive is roughly £5,700–£8,750. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

Other work in Chepstow

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