Red tarmac driveways in Stratford-upon-Avon

Red tarmac driveway prices in Stratford-upon-Avon

Guide prices below are for Stratford-upon-Avon, 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 Stratford-upon-Avon, red tarmac driveway work runs at about £75–£115 per m² including VAT, so a 30 m² drive is roughly £2,500–£3,800. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Stratford-upon-Avon: the local details

What applies in Stratford-upon-Avon. Stratford-upon-Avon is 25 miles from Nuneaton, and we survey there as part of Warwickshire cover.

Postcodes: CV37
Area: Warwickshire
Nearest towns: Warwick (8 miles), Leamington Spa (10 miles), Kenilworth (12 miles), Bedworth (22 miles)
Pricing: West Midlands, in line with our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

We also cover nearby Warwick, Leamington Spa, Kenilworth, Bedworth, Rugby.

The build-up we price

Planning and kerb rules for Stratford-upon-Avon

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 the price covers

Red tarmac is ordinary asphalt with a red pigment, and often red aggregate, in the surface course, laid on the same sub-base and binder course as a black tarmac drive.

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

Your questions answered

Which Stratford-upon-Avon postcodes do you cover?

We cover Stratford-upon-Avon including CV37, and nearby Warwick, Leamington Spa, Kenilworth.

How long will the work take at my Stratford-upon-Avon property?

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

What is the price of a red tarmac driveway in Stratford-upon-Avon?

As a 2026 guide in Stratford-upon-Avon, red tarmac driveway work runs at about £75–£115 per m² including VAT, so a 30 m² drive is roughly £2,500–£3,800. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

Will someone visit before I get a fixed price in Stratford-upon-Avon?

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.

Also in Stratford-upon-Avon

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