Red tarmac driveways in Waterlooville

How much should I budget in Waterlooville?

For Waterlooville, 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 Waterlooville, 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.

What we do on 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
Contrasting block or kerb border as edge restraint
Colour sample discussed before ordering
Falls and drainage set as for any new drive

Where we work in and around Waterlooville

What applies in Waterlooville. Waterlooville sits 16 miles from Southampton, within our regular Hampshire cover.

Postcodes: PO7, PO8, PO6
Area: Hampshire
Nearest towns: Havant (3 miles), Emsworth (5 miles), Portsmouth (6 miles), Fareham (7 miles)
Pricing: South East, about 10% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Close to Waterlooville: Havant, Emsworth, Portsmouth, Fareham, Hayling Island.

Rules that apply in Waterlooville

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).

Your questions answered

Do you work in my part of Waterlooville?

We cover Waterlooville including PO7, PO8, PO6, and nearby Havant, Emsworth, Portsmouth.

Is the survey in Waterlooville 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 much does a red tarmac driveway cost in Waterlooville?

As a 2026 guide in Waterlooville, red tarmac driveway work runs at about £82–£127 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £4,100–£6,350. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

What approvals apply in Waterlooville?

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).

Also in Waterlooville

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