Red tarmac driveways in Wombwell

What does a red tarmac driveway cost in Wombwell?

Guide prices below are for Wombwell, adjusted for Yorkshire and the Humber, where surfacing rates run about 4% below our UK midpoint.

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
Red tarmac drive, full dig-out and new sub-base	£72–£110 per m²
Example: 30 m² drive	£2,400–£3,650
Example: 50 m² drive	£3,600–£5,500
Example: 80 m² drive	£5,750–£8,850

As a 2026 guide in Wombwell, red tarmac driveway work runs at about £72–£110 per m² including VAT, so a 30 m² drive is roughly £2,400–£3,650. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Covering Wombwell

What applies in Wombwell. We cover Wombwell by grouping surveys with nearby South Yorkshire jobs; Sheffield is 10 miles away.

Postcodes: S73, S72
Area: South Yorkshire
Nearest towns: Wath-upon-Dearne (2 miles), Hoyland (3 miles), Barnsley (4 miles), Mexborough (5 miles)
Pricing: Yorkshire and the Humber, about 4% below our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

The same service is available in Wath-upon-Dearne, Hoyland, Barnsley, Mexborough, Rawmarsh.

How it is built

Planning and kerb rules for Wombwell

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).

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
Contrasting block or kerb border as edge restraint
Colour sample discussed before ordering
Falls and drainage set as for any new drive

Your questions answered

Red tarmac driveway cost in Wombwell: what should I budget?

As a 2026 guide in Wombwell, red tarmac driveway work runs at about £72–£110 per m² including VAT, so a 30 m² drive is roughly £2,400–£3,650. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

Do you cover all of Wombwell?

We cover Wombwell including S73, S72, and nearby Wath-upon-Dearne, Hoyland, Barnsley.

How quickly can work start in Wombwell?

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

Can I get a free survey in Wombwell?

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.

More we do in Wombwell

Tell us what you have in mind for Wombwell and we'll book a survey and put the specification in writing.