Red tarmac driveways in Solihull

How much should I budget in Solihull?

Local guide rates for Solihull (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 Solihull, 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.

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
Black AC 20 binder course, about 50–60 mm
Contrasting block or kerb border as edge restraint
Colour sample discussed before ordering
Falls and drainage set as for any new drive

Rules that apply in Solihull

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).

How it is built

Solihull: the local details

What applies in Solihull. Solihull is one of the bigger places we cover in the West Midlands, so survey slots come round regularly.

Postcodes: B26, B33, B37
Area: West Midlands
Nearest towns: Shirley (2 miles), Birmingham (7 miles), Kenilworth (9 miles), Smethwick (10 miles)
Pricing: West Midlands, in line with our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Close to Solihull: Shirley, Birmingham, Kenilworth, Smethwick, Redditch.

Solihull: common questions

Do you work in my part of Solihull?

We cover Solihull including B26, B33, B37, and nearby Shirley, Birmingham, Kenilworth.

Can I get a free survey in Solihull?

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.

What approvals apply in Solihull?

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).

How much does a red tarmac driveway cost in Solihull?

As a 2026 guide in Solihull, 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.

Other work in Solihull

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