Red tarmac driveways in Northampton

How much should I budget in Northampton?

Local guide rates for Northampton (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

As a 2026 guide in Northampton, red tarmac driveway work runs at about £74–£113 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £3,700–£5,650. 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
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 Northampton

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.

The build-up we price

Covering Northampton

The key facts for Northampton. As one of the larger towns in Northamptonshire, Northampton sees regular survey visits.

Postcodes: NN1, NN2, NN3, NN5, NN4, NN7, NN6
Area: Northamptonshire
Nearest towns: Wellingborough (9 miles), Daventry (12 miles), Rushden (12 miles), Kettering (12 miles)
Pricing: East Midlands, about 2% below our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

We also cover nearby Wellingborough, Daventry, Rushden, Kettering, Corby.

Your questions answered

Can I get a free survey in Northampton?

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.

Do you work in my part of Northampton?

We cover Northampton including NN1, NN2, NN3, NN5, NN4, NN7, and nearby Wellingborough, Daventry, Rushden.

What approvals apply in Northampton?

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).

How quickly can work start in Northampton?

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

Other work in Northampton

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