Red tarmac driveways in Leamington Spa

Red tarmac driveway prices in Leamington Spa

Guide prices below are for Leamington Spa, adjusted for the West Midlands, where surfacing rates run in line with our UK midpoint.

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
Red tarmac drive, full dig-out and new sub-base	£75–£115 per m²
Example: 30 m² drive	£2,500–£3,800
Example: 50 m² drive	£3,750–£5,750
Example: 80 m² drive	£6,000–£9,200

As a 2026 guide in Leamington Spa, red tarmac driveway work runs at about £75–£115 per m² including VAT, so a 80 m² drive is roughly £6,000–£9,200. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

The build-up we price

Rules that apply in Leamington Spa

In England, householder permitted development (Class F of the 2015 General Permitted Development Order) lets you lay a hard surface in front of a house without planning permission if it is porous, or if the rainwater is directed to a permeable area within the property. If the area is more than 5 m² and neither applies, you need permission. Standard dense tarmac is not porous, so a dense tarmac drive needs a lawn, border, channel to a soakaway or other permeable route for its water. Any new or widened crossing over the pavement needs approval from the highway authority (the county or unitary council).

Covering Leamington Spa

Leamington Spa at a glance. Leamington Spa sits 17 miles from Nuneaton, within our regular Warwickshire cover.

Postcodes: CV31, CV32, CV33
Area: Warwickshire
Nearest towns: Warwick (3 miles), Kenilworth (5 miles), Coventry (8 miles), Stratford-upon-Avon (10 miles)
Pricing: West Midlands, in line with our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

The same service is available in Warwick, Kenilworth, Coventry, Stratford-upon-Avon, Rugby.

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
Contrasting block or kerb border as edge restraint
Colour sample discussed before ordering

Your questions answered

Are there planning or highway rules in Leamington Spa?

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).

What is the price of a red tarmac driveway in Leamington Spa?

As a 2026 guide in Leamington Spa, red tarmac driveway work runs at about £75–£115 per m² including VAT, so a 80 m² drive is roughly £6,000–£9,200. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

How long does a red tarmac driveway take in Leamington Spa?

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

Can I get a free survey in Leamington Spa?

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.

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