Red tarmac driveways in Taunton

How much should I budget in Taunton?

Guide prices below are for Taunton, adjusted for the South West, where surfacing rates run about 3% above our UK midpoint.

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
Red tarmac drive, full dig-out and new sub-base	£77–£118 per m²
Example: 30 m² drive	£2,550–£3,900
Example: 50 m² drive	£3,850–£5,900
Example: 80 m² drive	£6,200–£9,500

As a 2026 guide in Taunton, red tarmac driveway work runs at about £77–£118 per m² including VAT, so a 30 m² drive is roughly £2,550–£3,900. 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
Colour sample discussed before ordering

Covering Taunton

The key facts for Taunton. Taunton is 41 miles from Bath, and we survey there as part of Somerset cover.

Postcodes: TA1, TA2, TA3
Area: Somerset
Nearest towns: Bridgwater (9 miles), Burnham-on-Sea (16 miles), Yeovil (21 miles), Weston-super-Mare (24 miles)
Pricing: South West, about 3% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

The same service is available in Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea, Yeovil, Weston-super-Mare.

Rules that apply in Taunton

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. Any new or widened crossing over the pavement needs approval from the highway authority (the county or unitary council).

The build-up we price

Your questions answered

Which Taunton postcodes do you cover?

We cover Taunton including TA1, TA2, TA3, and nearby Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea, Yeovil.

How quickly can work start in Taunton?

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

Can I get a free survey in Taunton?

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 I need permission for a red tarmac driveway in Taunton?

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).

Other work in Taunton

Send us a postcode, a rough size and a photo or two, and we'll come back with survey dates for Taunton.