Red tarmac driveways in Eastleigh

How much should I budget in Eastleigh?

These Eastleigh guide prices reflect rates in the South East, about 10% above our UK midpoint.

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
Red tarmac drive, full dig-out and new sub-base	£82–£127 per m²
Example: 30 m² drive	£2,700–£4,150
Example: 50 m² drive	£4,100–£6,350
Example: 80 m² drive	£6,600–£10,100

As a 2026 guide in Eastleigh, red tarmac driveway work runs at about £82–£127 per m² including VAT, so a 30 m² drive is roughly £2,700–£4,150. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Where we work in and around Eastleigh

The key facts for Eastleigh. Eastleigh is 5 miles from Southampton, and we survey there as part of Hampshire cover.

Postcodes: SO50, SO53
Area: Hampshire
Nearest towns: Bishopstoke (1 mile), Hedge End (4 miles), Southampton (5 miles), Romsey (7 miles)
Pricing: South East, about 10% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Close to Eastleigh: Bishopstoke, Hedge End, Southampton, Romsey, Winchester.

What the price covers

Pigmented red asphalt on the same full build, often framed with a charcoal block border.

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
Falls and drainage set as for any new drive

Rules that apply in Eastleigh

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. A vehicle crossing over the footway is a separate approval, from the highway authority (the county or unitary council).

Questions about red tarmac driveways in Eastleigh

Do you cover all of Eastleigh?

We cover Eastleigh including SO50, SO53, and nearby Bishopstoke, Hedge End, Southampton.

How long does a red tarmac driveway take in Eastleigh?

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

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

As a 2026 guide in Eastleigh, red tarmac driveway work runs at about £82–£127 per m² including VAT, so a 30 m² drive is roughly £2,700–£4,150. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

Is the survey in Eastleigh 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.

Other work in Eastleigh

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