Red tarmac driveways in Hedge End

Red tarmac driveway prices in Hedge End

Local guide rates for Hedge End (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 Hedge End, red tarmac driveway work runs at about £82–£127 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £4,100–£6,350. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Where we work in and around Hedge End

Survey cover and pricing for Hedge End. We cover Hedge End by grouping surveys with nearby Hampshire jobs; Southampton is 5 miles away.

Postcodes: SO30, SO31, SO32
Area: Hampshire
Nearest towns: Bishopstoke (4 miles), Eastleigh (4 miles), Southampton (5 miles), Hythe (6 miles)
Pricing: South East, about 10% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

We also cover nearby Bishopstoke, Eastleigh, Southampton, Hythe, Fareham.

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

Planning and kerb rules for Hedge End

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. Any new or widened crossing over the pavement needs approval from the highway authority (the county or unitary council).

How it is built

Questions about red tarmac driveways in Hedge End

Do I need permission for a red tarmac driveway in Hedge End?

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 Hedge End?

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

Do you work in my part of Hedge End?

We cover Hedge End including SO30, SO31, SO32, and nearby Bishopstoke, Eastleigh, Southampton.

Can I get a free survey in Hedge End?

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 Hedge End

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