Red tarmac driveways in Selby

How much should I budget in Selby?

These Selby guide prices reflect rates in Yorkshire and the Humber, about 4% below our UK midpoint.

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
Red tarmac drive, full dig-out and new sub-base	£72–£110 per m²
Example: 30 m² drive	£2,400–£3,650
Example: 50 m² drive	£3,600–£5,500
Example: 80 m² drive	£5,750–£8,850

As a 2026 guide in Selby, red tarmac driveway work runs at about £72–£110 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £3,600–£5,500. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

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
Red pigmented surface course, about 20–30 mm
Contrasting block or kerb border as edge restraint
Falls and drainage set as for any new drive

Where we work in and around Selby

The key facts for Selby. Selby is covered on our North Yorkshire rounds, 12 miles from York.

Postcodes: YO8
Area: North Yorkshire
Nearest towns: Goole (10 miles), Pontefract (12 miles), York (12 miles), Harrogate (24 miles)
Pricing: Yorkshire and the Humber, about 4% below our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Nearby, we work in Goole, Pontefract, York, Harrogate.

Rules that apply in Selby

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. A vehicle crossing over the footway is a separate approval, from the highway authority (the county or unitary council).

Questions about red tarmac driveways in Selby

Do I need permission for a red tarmac driveway in Selby?

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).

Do you work in my part of Selby?

We cover Selby including YO8, and nearby Goole, Pontefract, York.

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

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 long does a red tarmac driveway take in Selby?

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

More we do in Selby

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