Red tarmac driveways in Swansea

What does a red tarmac driveway cost in Swansea?

Local guide rates for Swansea (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 Swansea, 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.

Where we work in and around Swansea

The key facts for Swansea. As one of the larger towns in West Glamorgan, Swansea sees regular survey visits.

Postcodes: SA1, SA5, SA2, SA3
Area: West Glamorgan
Nearest towns: Clydach (5 miles), Briton Ferry (5 miles), Gorseinon (5 miles), Neath (7 miles)
Pricing: Wales, about 5% below our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The council

The same service is available in Clydach, Briton Ferry, Gorseinon, Neath, Pontarddulais.

How it is built

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

Planning and kerb rules for Swansea

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. A vehicle crossing over the footway is a separate approval, from the council as highway authority.

Questions about red tarmac driveways in Swansea

What is the price of a red tarmac driveway in Swansea?

As a 2026 guide in Swansea, 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.

Are there planning or highway rules in Swansea?

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.

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

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.

Do you cover all of Swansea?

We cover Swansea including SA1, SA5, SA2, SA3, and nearby Clydach, Briton Ferry, Gorseinon.

More we do in Swansea

Tell us what you have in mind for Swansea and we'll book a survey and put the specification in writing.