Red tarmac driveways in Gillingham

What does a red tarmac driveway cost in Gillingham?

Local guide rates for Gillingham (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 Gillingham, red tarmac driveway work runs at about £82–£127 per m² including VAT, so a 30 m² drive is roughly £2,700–£4,150. 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
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

Gillingham: the local details

What applies in Gillingham. We cover Gillingham as part of our regular Kent rounds.

Postcodes: ME7, ME8, ME3
Area: Kent
Nearest towns: Chatham (1 mile), Rochester (2 miles), Strood (3 miles), Gravesend (8 miles)
Pricing: South East, about 10% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Nearby, we work in Chatham, Rochester, Strood, Gravesend, Maidstone.

Rules that apply in Gillingham

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. If the job needs a dropped kerb, the highway authority (the county or unitary council) approves it before any work on the footway.

Questions about red tarmac driveways in Gillingham

Is the survey in Gillingham 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.

What approvals apply in Gillingham?

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).

Which Gillingham postcodes do you cover?

We cover Gillingham including ME7, ME8, ME3, and nearby Chatham, Rochester, Strood.

How long does a red tarmac driveway take in Gillingham?

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

Other work in Gillingham

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