Red tarmac driveways in Nottingham

How much should I budget in Nottingham?

Local guide rates for Nottingham (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 Nottingham, 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.

Nottingham: the local details

Survey cover and pricing for Nottingham. As one of the larger towns in Nottinghamshire, Nottingham sees regular survey visits.

Postcodes: NG1, NG7, NG3, NG8
Area: Nottinghamshire
Nearest towns: West Bridgford (2 miles), Arnold (3 miles), Hucknall (6 miles), Long Eaton (6 miles)
Pricing: East Midlands, about 2% below our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

The same service is available in West Bridgford, Arnold, Hucknall, Long Eaton, Ilkeston.

What is included in a red tarmac driveway?

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

Planning and kerb rules for Nottingham

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.

Nottingham: common questions

What approvals apply in Nottingham?

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 long does a red tarmac driveway take in Nottingham?

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

Do you work in my part of Nottingham?

We cover Nottingham including NG1, NG7, NG3, NG8, and nearby West Bridgford, Arnold, Hucknall.

What is the price of a red tarmac driveway in Nottingham?

As a 2026 guide in Nottingham, red tarmac driveway work runs at about £74–£113 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £3,700–£5,650. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

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