Red tarmac driveways in Coventry

How much should I budget in Coventry?

Guide prices below are for Coventry, 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 Coventry, 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.

Do I need permission in Coventry?

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. Any new or widened crossing over the pavement needs approval from the highway authority (the county or unitary council).

What is included in 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
Red pigmented surface course, about 20–30 mm
Contrasting block or kerb border as edge restraint
Colour sample discussed before ordering
Falls and drainage set as for any new drive

How it is built

Where we work in and around Coventry

Survey cover and pricing for Coventry. As one of the larger towns in the West Midlands, Coventry sees regular survey visits.

Postcodes: CV1, CV3, CV5, CV6, CV2, CV4, CV7
Area: West Midlands
Nearest towns: Kenilworth (5 miles), Bedworth (5 miles), Nuneaton (8 miles), Leamington Spa (8 miles)
Pricing: West Midlands, in line with our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Nearby, we work in Kenilworth, Bedworth, Nuneaton, Leamington Spa, Warwick.

Your questions answered

What approvals apply in Coventry?

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 Coventry?

As a 2026 guide in Coventry, 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 Coventry?

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 long will the work take at my Coventry property?

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

Other work in Coventry

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