Red tarmac driveways in Brecon

What does a red tarmac driveway cost in Brecon?

For Brecon, we apply the Welsh rate, about 5% below our UK midpoint. Your survey turns these ranges into a fixed price.

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

As a 2026 guide in Brecon, red tarmac driveway work runs at about £71–£109 per m² including VAT, so a 30 m² drive is roughly £2,350–£3,600. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Brecon: the local details

Survey cover and pricing for Brecon. Brecon is covered on our Powys rounds, 40 miles from Newtown.

Postcodes: LD3
Area: Powys
Nearest towns: Llandrindod Wells (20 miles)
Pricing: Wales, about 5% below our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The council

Nearby, we work in Llandrindod Wells.

Planning and kerb rules for Brecon

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.

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

The build-up we price

Questions about red tarmac driveways in Brecon

How long will the work take at my Brecon property?

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

Do you cover all of Brecon?

We cover Brecon including LD3, and nearby Llandrindod Wells.

Can I get a free survey in Brecon?

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 much does a red tarmac driveway cost in Brecon?

As a 2026 guide in Brecon, red tarmac driveway work runs at about £71–£109 per m² including VAT, so a 30 m² drive is roughly £2,350–£3,600. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

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