Red tarmac driveways in Fareham

Red tarmac driveway prices in Fareham

For Fareham, we apply the South East rate, about 10% above 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	£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 Fareham, 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.

Fareham: the local details

Fareham at a glance. We reach Fareham on our Hampshire survey days; Southampton is 10 miles away.

Postcodes: PO16, PO14, PO15, PO17
Area: Hampshire
Nearest towns: Gosport (4 miles), Portsmouth (5 miles), Hedge End (7 miles), Waterlooville (7 miles)
Pricing: South East, about 10% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

The same service is available in Gosport, Portsmouth, Hedge End, Waterlooville, Havant.

The build-up we price

Rules that apply in Fareham

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.

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

Questions about red tarmac driveways in Fareham

Are there planning or highway rules in Fareham?

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. Dropped kerbs are approved by the highway authority (the county or unitary council).

How long does a red tarmac driveway take in Fareham?

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

Do you cover all of Fareham?

We cover Fareham including PO16, PO14, PO15, PO17, and nearby Gosport, Portsmouth, Hedge End.

Is the survey in Fareham 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 Fareham

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