Red tarmac driveways in Lincolnshire
Red tarmac driveways in Lincolnshire are priced from a site survey and an itemised specification, adjusted for the East Midlands rates.

How much does a red tarmac driveway cost in Lincolnshire?
Rates in Lincolnshire follow the East Midlands, about 2% below our UK midpoint.
| Item | Guide price (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Red tarmac drive, full dig-out and new sub-base | £74–£113 per m² |
| Example: 30 m² drive | £2,450–£3,700 |
| Example: 50 m² drive | £3,700–£5,650 |
| Example: 80 m² drive | £5,900–£9,000 |
Towns we cover in Lincolnshire
Postcode areas: DN, LN, NG, PE.
What is included?
Red tarmac is ordinary asphalt with a red pigment, and often red aggregate, in the surface course, laid on the same sub-base and binder course as a black tarmac drive.
- Full dig-out and MOT Type 1 sub-base, about 150 mm
- 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
Rules in Lincolnshire
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.
Red tarmac driveways in Lincolnshire: questions
How much does a red tarmac driveway cost in Lincolnshire?
As a 2026 guide, about £74–£113 per m² inc VAT in Lincolnshire. The survey confirms a fixed price.
Which towns in Lincolnshire do you cover?
Lincoln, Grimsby, Scunthorpe, Boston, Grantham, Cleethorpes, Spalding, Skegness and more.
How long does a red tarmac driveway take?
Usually 2–4 working days.
How much more does red tarmac cost than black?
Typically about £10–£20 more per m². As a 2026 guide, a full-build red tarmac drive is around £75–£115 per m² including VAT, before edging and drainage.
Other services in Lincolnshire
Get a written tarmac quote
Send a postcode and a rough size and we'll arrange a survey. Every quote lists the layers, edging, drainage and VAT.
- Surface courseDEPTH + MIX
- Binder courseDEPTH + MIX
- Sub-baseDEPTH + MATERIAL
- Edges, drainage, VATITEMISED