Red tarmac driveways in Chertsey

How much should I budget in Chertsey?

Local guide rates for Chertsey (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 Chertsey, 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.

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

Rules that apply in Chertsey

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).

Where we work in and around Chertsey

Survey cover and pricing for Chertsey. Chertsey is covered on our Surrey rounds, 5 miles from Woking.

Postcodes: KT16
Area: Surrey
Nearest towns: Weybridge (2 miles), Staines (3 miles), Egham (4 miles), Ashford (Surrey) (4 miles)
Pricing: South East, about 10% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

The same service is available in Weybridge, Staines, Egham, Ashford (Surrey), Sunbury-on-Thames.

Your questions answered

Is the survey in Chertsey free?

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.

Are there planning or highway rules in Chertsey?

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).

How long will the work take at my Chertsey property?

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

Do you work in my part of Chertsey?

We cover Chertsey including KT16, and nearby Weybridge, Staines, Egham.

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