Red tarmac driveways in Newport, Gwent

How much should I budget in Newport, Gwent?

These Newport, Gwent 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 Newport, Gwent, red tarmac driveway work runs at about £71–£109 per m² including VAT, so a 30 m² drive is roughly £2,350–£3,600. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Covering Newport, Gwent

The key facts for Newport, Gwent. We cover Newport, Gwent as part of our regular Gwent rounds.

Postcodes: NP20, NP19, NP10, NP18
Area: Gwent
Nearest towns: Risca (5 miles), Cwmbran (5 miles), Pontypool (8 miles), Caerphilly (9 miles)
Pricing: Wales, about 5% below our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The council

Close to Newport, Gwent: Risca, Cwmbran, Pontypool, Caerphilly, Caldicot.

Do I need permission in Newport, Gwent?

In Wales, a new hard surface in front of a house is permitted development only if it is porous or drains to a permeable area within the property; repairing or replacing up to 5 m² of existing hardstanding is allowed without meeting that condition. Separately, since January 2019, construction covering 100 m² or more that affects drainage generally needs approval from the council's SuDS Approving Body (SAB) before work starts, even where planning permission is not needed. Larger drives, shared surfaces and car parks often reach that threshold. A vehicle crossing over the footway is a separate approval, from the council as highway authority.

What the price covers

Red tarmac is ordinary asphalt with a red pigment, and often red aggregate, in the surface course, laid on the same sub-base and binder course as a black tarmac drive.

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
Colour sample discussed before ordering
Falls and drainage set as for any new drive

Layer by layer

Newport, Gwent: common questions

Is the survey in Newport, Gwent 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 Newport, Gwent?

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

Do I need permission for a red tarmac driveway in Newport, Gwent?

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. Dropped kerbs are approved by the council as highway authority.

Do you cover all of Newport, Gwent?

We cover Newport, Gwent including NP20, NP19, NP10, NP18, and nearby Risca, Cwmbran, Pontypool.

Also in Newport, Gwent

Ready for a price in Newport, Gwent? Use the guide price tool or send the form, and we'll arrange a visit.