Red tarmac driveways in Swanscombe

What does a red tarmac driveway cost in Swanscombe?

These Swanscombe guide prices reflect rates in 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 Swanscombe, 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 is included in a red tarmac driveway?

Pigmented red asphalt on the same full build, often framed with a charcoal block border.

Black AC 20 binder course, about 50–60 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

Planning and kerb rules for Swanscombe

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.

How it is built

Swanscombe: the local details

The key facts for Swanscombe. Swanscombe is covered on our Kent rounds, 15 miles from Maidstone.

Postcodes: DA10, DA9, DA3
Area: Kent
Nearest towns: Grays (2 miles), Gravesend (3 miles), Dartford (4 miles), South Ockendon (4 miles)
Pricing: South East, about 10% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

We also cover nearby Grays, Gravesend, Dartford, South Ockendon, Swanley.

Swanscombe: common questions

Can I get a free survey in Swanscombe?

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 Swanscombe?

As a 2026 guide in Swanscombe, red tarmac driveway work runs at about £82–£127 per m² including VAT, so a 30 m² drive is roughly £2,700–£4,150. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

Do you cover all of Swanscombe?

We cover Swanscombe including DA10, DA9, DA3, and nearby Grays, Gravesend, Dartford.

How long does a red tarmac driveway take in Swanscombe?

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

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