Driveways and paths · Mid Glamorgan

Red tarmac driveways in Maesteg

Planning a red tarmac driveway in Maesteg? We'll measure up, look at the edges and drainage, and set the specification out in writing before you commit to anything.

MAESTEG GUIDE£71–£109 per m² inc VAT
Red tarmac front driveway with a charcoal block edge outside a Victorian house, typical of red tarmac driveway work

How much should I budget in Maesteg?

Local guide rates for Maesteg (Wales, about 5% below our UK midpoint):

ItemGuide 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

As a 2026 guide in Maesteg, red tarmac driveway work runs at about £71–£109 per m² including VAT, so a 80 m² drive is roughly £5,700–£8,750. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Covering Maesteg

What applies in Maesteg. We cover Maesteg by grouping surveys with nearby Mid Glamorgan jobs; Rhondda is 10 miles away.

Postcodes
CF34, SA13
Area
Mid Glamorgan
Nearest towns
Pyle (7 miles), Briton Ferry (7 miles), Neath (7 miles), Bridgend (8 miles)
Pricing
Wales, about 5% below our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals
The council

The same service is available in Pyle, Briton Ferry, Neath, Bridgend, Tonypandy.

Rules that apply in Maesteg

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. If the job needs a dropped kerb, the council as highway authority approves it before any work on the footway.

What the price covers

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
  • Black AC 20 binder course, about 50–60 mm
  • Contrasting block or kerb border as edge restraint
  • Colour sample discussed before ordering
  • Falls and drainage set as for any new drive

The build-up we price

Surface course20–30 mm red pigmented AC 6Binder course50–60 mm black AC 20Sub-baseabout 150 mm MOT Type 1Edgescharcoal blocks or kerbsINDICATIVE CROSS-SECTION · NOT TO SCALE

Maesteg: common questions

Are there planning or highway rules in Maesteg?

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. Dropped kerbs are approved by the council as highway authority.

Will someone visit before I get a fixed price in Maesteg?

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 quickly can work start in Maesteg?

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

Do you work in my part of Maesteg?

We cover Maesteg including CF34, SA13, and nearby Pyle, Briton Ferry, Neath.

More we do in Maesteg

Questions about red tarmac driveways in Maesteg? Call, WhatsApp or use the form, and we'll talk it through.

Free survey for new surfacing

Red tarmac driveways in Maesteg: get a written 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
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