Red tarmac driveways in Pontarddulais

What does a red tarmac driveway cost in Pontarddulais?

Local guide rates for Pontarddulais (Wales, about 5% below our UK midpoint):

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
Red tarmac drive, full dig-out and new sub-base	£71–£109 per m²
Example: 30 m² drive	£2,350–£3,600
Example: 50 m² drive	£3,550–£5,450
Example: 80 m² drive	£5,700–£8,750

As a 2026 guide in Pontarddulais, red tarmac driveway work runs at about £71–£109 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £3,550–£5,450. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Pontarddulais: the local details

The key facts for Pontarddulais. Pontarddulais is covered on our West Glamorgan rounds, 8 miles from Swansea.

Postcodes: SA14
Area: West Glamorgan
Nearest towns: Gorseinon (3 miles), Llanelli (6 miles), Ammanford (6 miles), Clydach (6 miles)
Pricing: Wales, about 5% below our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The council

We also cover nearby Gorseinon, Llanelli, Ammanford, Clydach, Swansea.

The build-up we price

Planning and kerb rules for Pontarddulais

In Wales, new front hardstanding should be porous or drain to a permeable area within the property, and work covering 100 m² or more with drainage effects usually needs SAB approval first. If the job needs a dropped kerb, the council as highway authority approves it before any work on the footway.

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
Falls and drainage set as for any new drive

Pontarddulais: common questions

How much does a red tarmac driveway cost in Pontarddulais?

As a 2026 guide in Pontarddulais, red tarmac driveway work runs at about £71–£109 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £3,550–£5,450. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

What approvals apply in Pontarddulais?

In Wales, new front hardstanding should be porous or drain to a permeable area within the property, and work covering 100 m² or more with drainage effects usually needs SAB approval first. Dropped kerbs are approved by the council as highway authority.

Which Pontarddulais postcodes do you cover?

We cover Pontarddulais including SA14, and nearby Gorseinon, Llanelli, Ammanford.

Is the survey in Pontarddulais 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.

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