Red tarmac driveways in Mid Glamorgan
From Rhondda to the smaller towns in Mid Glamorgan, our red tarmac driveways quotes list the depths, edging, drainage and VAT so you can compare like with like.
How much does a red tarmac driveway cost in Mid Glamorgan?
Rates in Mid Glamorgan follow Wales, about 5% below our UK midpoint.
| Item | Guide price (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Red tarmac drive, full dig-out and new sub-base | £71–£109 per m² |
| Example: 30 m² drive | £2,350–£3,600 |
| Example: 50 m² drive | £3,550–£5,450 |
| Example: 80 m² drive | £5,700–£8,750 |
Towns we cover in Mid Glamorgan
- Rhondda
- Tonypandy
- Bridgend
- Merthyr Tydfil
- Pontypridd
- Aberdare
- Caerphilly
- Maesteg
- Porthcawl
- Llantrisant
- Pyle
- Bargoed
- Treharris
- Mountain Ash
- Tonyrefail
- Pencoed
Postcode areas: CF, NP, SA.
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 Mid Glamorgan
In Wales, new front hardstanding should be porous or drain to a permeable area within the property, and work covering 100 m² or more with drainage effects usually needs SAB approval first. Any new or widened crossing over the pavement needs approval from the council as highway authority.
Red tarmac driveways in Mid Glamorgan: questions
How much does a red tarmac driveway cost in Mid Glamorgan?
As a 2026 guide, about £71–£109 per m² inc VAT in Mid Glamorgan. The survey confirms a fixed price.
Which towns in Mid Glamorgan do you cover?
Rhondda, Tonypandy, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, Pontypridd, Aberdare, Caerphilly, Maesteg and more.
How long does a red tarmac driveway take?
Usually 2–4 working days.
What border goes best with red tarmac?
Charcoal or black blocks give the sharpest contrast; buff or brindle blocks give a softer, traditional look. The border is also the edge restraint, so it is set on a concrete haunch.
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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