Red tarmac driveways in Bushey

Red tarmac driveway prices in Bushey

These Bushey guide prices reflect rates in the East of England, about 5% above our UK midpoint.

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
Red tarmac drive, full dig-out and new sub-base	£79–£121 per m²
Example: 30 m² drive	£2,600–£4,000
Example: 50 m² drive	£3,950–£6,050
Example: 80 m² drive	£6,300–£9,650

As a 2026 guide in Bushey, red tarmac driveway work runs at about £79–£121 per m² including VAT, so a 80 m² drive is roughly £6,300–£9,650. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

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

Do I need permission in Bushey?

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).

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Where we work in and around Bushey

What applies in Bushey. Smaller towns such as Bushey are surveyed alongside nearby jobs in Hertfordshire.

Postcodes: WD23, WD19
Area: Hertfordshire
Nearest towns: Watford (2 miles), Borehamwood (4 miles), Harrow (5 miles), Rickmansworth (5 miles)
Pricing: East of England, about 5% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

We also cover nearby Watford, Borehamwood, Harrow, Rickmansworth, Ruislip.

Your questions answered

Will someone visit before I get a fixed price in Bushey?

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.

Which Bushey postcodes do you cover?

We cover Bushey including WD23, WD19, and nearby Watford, Borehamwood, Harrow.

How long does a red tarmac driveway take in Bushey?

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

How much does a red tarmac driveway cost in Bushey?

As a 2026 guide in Bushey, red tarmac driveway work runs at about £79–£121 per m² including VAT, so a 80 m² drive is roughly £6,300–£9,650. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

Other work in Bushey

Send us a postcode, a rough size and a photo or two, and we'll come back with survey dates for Bushey.