Red tarmac driveways in Dudley
Homeowners in Dudley ask us about red tarmac driveways for the same reason: a surface that stays flat, drains properly and still looks tidy in ten years. That comes down to the build underneath.
How much should I budget in Dudley?
These Dudley guide prices reflect rates in the West Midlands, 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 Dudley, red tarmac driveway work runs at about £75–£115 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £3,750–£5,750. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.
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
- 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
Covering Dudley
The key facts for Dudley. We cover Dudley as part of our regular West Midlands rounds.
- Postcodes
- DY2, DY1, B65
- Area
- West Midlands
- Nearest towns
- Brierley Hill (2 miles), Tipton (2 miles), Kingswinford (4 miles), Halesowen (4 miles)
- Pricing
- West Midlands, in line with our UK midpoint
- Kerb approvals
- The highway authority
Close to Dudley: Brierley Hill, Tipton, Kingswinford, Halesowen, Stourbridge.
Do I need permission in Dudley?
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).
Questions about red tarmac driveways in Dudley
How long does a red tarmac driveway take in Dudley?
Usually 2–4 working days. We book Dudley surveys alongside other jobs in the West Midlands, and give you dates once the specification is agreed.
Do I need permission for a red tarmac driveway in Dudley?
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).
Do you work in my part of Dudley?
We cover Dudley including DY2, DY1, B65, and nearby Brierley Hill, Tipton, Kingswinford.
What is the price of a red tarmac driveway in Dudley?
As a 2026 guide in Dudley, red tarmac driveway work runs at about £75–£115 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £3,750–£5,750. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.
Other work in Dudley
- Front garden to tarmac driveway
- Tarmac driveway repairs
- Tar and chip driveways
- Car park and yard repairs
- Private and access road surfacing
- Car park resurfacing
- Everything in Dudley
Ready for a price in Dudley? Use the guide price tool or send the form, and we'll arrange a visit.
Red tarmac driveways in Dudley: get a written quote
Send a postcode and a rough size and we'll arrange a survey. Every quote lists the layers, edging, drainage and VAT.
- Surface courseDEPTH + MIX
- Binder courseDEPTH + MIX
- Sub-baseDEPTH + MATERIAL
- Edges, drainage, VATITEMISED