Red tarmac driveways in Staines

How much should I budget in Staines?

Local guide rates for Staines (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 Staines, red tarmac driveway work runs at about £82–£127 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £4,100–£6,350. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Planning and kerb rules for Staines

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 Staines

Staines at a glance. Staines sits 8 miles from Woking, within our regular Surrey cover.

Postcodes: TW18, TW19
Area: Surrey
Nearest towns: Egham (2 miles), Ashford (Surrey) (2 miles), Chertsey (3 miles), Feltham (4 miles)
Pricing: South East, about 10% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Nearby, we work in Egham, Ashford (Surrey), Chertsey, Feltham, Sunbury-on-Thames.

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

Your questions answered

Do you work in my part of Staines?

We cover Staines including TW18, TW19, and nearby Egham, Ashford (Surrey), Chertsey.

Do I need permission for a red tarmac driveway in Staines?

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).

Will someone visit before I get a fixed price in Staines?

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 quickly can work start in Staines?

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

Also in Staines

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