Red tarmac driveways in Ashford, Surrey

What does a red tarmac driveway cost in Ashford, Surrey?

These Ashford, Surrey guide prices reflect rates in the South East, about 10% above our UK midpoint.

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
Red tarmac drive, full dig-out and new sub-base	£82–£127 per m²
Example: 30 m² drive	£2,700–£4,150
Example: 50 m² drive	£4,100–£6,350
Example: 80 m² drive	£6,600–£10,100

As a 2026 guide in Ashford, Surrey, red tarmac driveway work runs at about £82–£127 per m² including VAT, so a 30 m² drive is roughly £2,700–£4,150. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

The build-up we price

Planning and kerb rules for Ashford, Surrey

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. A vehicle crossing over the footway is a separate approval, from the highway authority (the county or unitary council).

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
Colour sample discussed before ordering
Falls and drainage set as for any new drive

Where we work in and around Ashford, Surrey

Survey cover and pricing for Ashford, Surrey. We cover Ashford, Surrey by grouping surveys with nearby Surrey jobs; Woking is 9 miles away.

Postcodes: TW15
Area: Surrey
Nearest towns: Staines (2 miles), Feltham (2 miles), Sunbury-on-Thames (3 miles), Walton-on-Thames (4 miles)
Pricing: South East, about 10% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Nearby, we work in Staines, Feltham, Sunbury-on-Thames, Walton-on-Thames, Chertsey.

Ashford, Surrey: common questions

Are there planning or highway rules in Ashford, Surrey?

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).

Can I get a free survey in Ashford, Surrey?

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 Ashford, Surrey?

As a 2026 guide in Ashford, Surrey, red tarmac driveway work runs at about £82–£127 per m² including VAT, so a 30 m² drive is roughly £2,700–£4,150. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

How quickly can work start in Ashford, Surrey?

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

Other work in Ashford, Surrey

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