Red tarmac driveways in Sandown

What does a red tarmac driveway cost in Sandown?

For Sandown, we apply the South East rate, including a travel and haulage allowance because work here is by arrangement. Your survey turns these ranges into a fixed price.

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
Red tarmac drive, full dig-out and new sub-base	£91–£139 per m²
Example: 30 m² drive	£3,000–£4,600
Example: 50 m² drive	£4,550–£6,950
Example: 80 m² drive	£7,250–£11,150

As a 2026 guide in Sandown, red tarmac driveway work runs at about £91–£139 per m² including VAT, so a 80 m² drive is roughly £7,250–£11,150. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Rules that apply in Sandown

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).

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

Where we work in and around Sandown

What applies in Sandown. Sandown is covered by arrangement: we group work in the area to keep travel and haulage costs fair, and confirm any extra cost before you book.

Postcodes: PO36, PO37, PO35, PO38
Area: Isle of Wight
Nearest towns: Ryde (5 miles), Newport (Isle of Wight) (7 miles), Cowes (10 miles)
Pricing: South East rates plus a travel allowance (by arrangement)
Cover: By arrangement
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Close to Sandown: Ryde, Newport (Isle of Wight), Cowes.

Sandown: common questions

How quickly can work start in Sandown?

Usually 2–4 working days. We book Sandown surveys alongside other jobs on the Isle of Wight, and give you dates once the specification is agreed.

Are there planning or highway rules in Sandown?

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).

What is the price of a red tarmac driveway in Sandown?

As a 2026 guide in Sandown, red tarmac driveway work runs at about £91–£139 per m² including VAT, so a 80 m² drive is roughly £7,250–£11,150. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

Can I get a free survey in Sandown?

Sandown is covered by arrangement. We confirm any travel cost before booking the survey.

Also in Sandown

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