Red tarmac driveways in Rickmansworth

Red tarmac driveway prices in Rickmansworth

These Rickmansworth 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 Rickmansworth, red tarmac driveway work runs at about £79–£121 per m² including VAT, so a 30 m² drive is roughly £2,600–£4,000. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Covering Rickmansworth

Rickmansworth at a glance. Rickmansworth is covered on our Hertfordshire rounds, 4 miles from Watford.

Postcodes: WD3
Area: Hertfordshire
Nearest towns: Watford (4 miles), Chalfont St Peter (4 miles), Gerrards Cross (5 miles), Bushey (5 miles)
Pricing: East of England, about 5% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

We also cover nearby Watford, Chalfont St Peter, Gerrards Cross, Bushey, Ruislip.

Do I need permission in Rickmansworth?

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).

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
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

How it is built

Questions about red tarmac driveways in Rickmansworth

How quickly can work start in Rickmansworth?

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

Red tarmac driveway cost in Rickmansworth: what should I budget?

As a 2026 guide in Rickmansworth, red tarmac driveway work runs at about £79–£121 per m² including VAT, so a 30 m² drive is roughly £2,600–£4,000. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

Do you cover all of Rickmansworth?

We cover Rickmansworth including WD3, and nearby Watford, Chalfont St Peter, Gerrards Cross.

Can I get a free survey in Rickmansworth?

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 Rickmansworth

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