Red tarmac driveways in Godalming

Red tarmac driveway prices in Godalming

Guide prices below are for Godalming, adjusted for the South East, where surfacing rates run 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 Godalming, red tarmac driveway work runs at about £82–£127 per m² including VAT, so a 80 m² drive is roughly £6,600–£10,100. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Rules that apply in Godalming

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. If the job needs a dropped kerb, the highway authority (the county or unitary council) approves it before any work on the footway.

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
Red pigmented surface course, about 20–30 mm
Contrasting block or kerb border as edge restraint
Colour sample discussed before ordering
Falls and drainage set as for any new drive

Where we work in and around Godalming

What applies in Godalming. Godalming is covered on our Surrey rounds, 10 miles from Woking.

Postcodes: GU7, GU8
Area: Surrey
Nearest towns: Guildford (4 miles), Haslemere (8 miles), Aldershot (8 miles), Farnham (8 miles)
Pricing: South East, about 10% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

The same service is available in Guildford, Haslemere, Aldershot, Farnham, Woking.

Godalming: common questions

How quickly can work start in Godalming?

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

Do you cover all of Godalming?

We cover Godalming including GU7, GU8, and nearby Guildford, Haslemere, Aldershot.

Can I get a free survey in Godalming?

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 Godalming?

As a 2026 guide in Godalming, red tarmac driveway work runs at about £82–£127 per m² including VAT, so a 80 m² drive is roughly £6,600–£10,100. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

More we do in Godalming

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