Red tarmac driveways in Wellington
Homeowners in Wellington ask us about red tarmac driveways for the same reason: a surface that stays flat, drains properly and still looks tidy in ten years. That comes down to the build underneath.
What does a red tarmac driveway cost in Wellington?
These Wellington guide prices reflect rates in the West Midlands, in line with our UK midpoint.
| Item | Guide price (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Red tarmac drive, full dig-out and new sub-base | £75–£115 per m² |
| Example: 30 m² drive | £2,500–£3,800 |
| Example: 50 m² drive | £3,750–£5,750 |
| Example: 80 m² drive | £6,000–£9,200 |
As a 2026 guide in Wellington, red tarmac driveway work runs at about £75–£115 per m² including VAT, so a 30 m² drive is roughly £2,500–£3,800. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.
What we do on 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
- Colour sample discussed before ordering
The build-up we price
Planning and kerb rules for Wellington
In England, householder permitted development (Class F of the 2015 General Permitted Development Order) lets you lay a hard surface in front of a house without planning permission if it is porous, or if the rainwater is directed to a permeable area within the property. If the area is more than 5 m² and neither applies, you need permission. Standard dense tarmac is not porous, so a dense tarmac drive needs a lawn, border, channel to a soakaway or other permeable route for its water. A vehicle crossing over the footway is a separate approval, from the highway authority (the county or unitary council).
Where we work in and around Wellington
The key facts for Wellington. We cover Wellington by grouping surveys with nearby Shropshire jobs; Telford is 3 miles away.
- Postcodes
- TF1, TF5, TF6
- Area
- Shropshire
- Nearest towns
- Hadley (1 mile), Telford (3 miles), Newport (Shropshire) (7 miles), Ryton (9 miles)
- Pricing
- West Midlands, in line with our UK midpoint
- Kerb approvals
- The highway authority
We also cover nearby Hadley, Telford, Newport (Shropshire), Ryton, Shrewsbury.
Wellington: common questions
Red tarmac driveway cost in Wellington: what should I budget?
As a 2026 guide in Wellington, red tarmac driveway work runs at about £75–£115 per m² including VAT, so a 30 m² drive is roughly £2,500–£3,800. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.
Will someone visit before I get a fixed price in Wellington?
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 Wellington?
Usually 2–4 working days. We book Wellington surveys alongside other jobs in Shropshire, and give you dates once the specification is agreed.
Which Wellington postcodes do you cover?
We cover Wellington including TF1, TF5, TF6, and nearby Hadley, Telford, Newport (Shropshire).
Other work in Wellington
- Tarmac driveway repairs
- New tarmac driveways
- Tarmac driveway resurfacing
- Tarmac paths and footpaths
- Car park surfacing
- Permeable tarmac driveways
- Everything in Wellington
Questions about red tarmac driveways in Wellington? Call, WhatsApp or use the form, and we'll talk it through.
Red tarmac driveways in Wellington: 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