Red tarmac driveways in Burgess Hill

Red tarmac driveway prices in Burgess Hill

For Burgess Hill, we apply the South East rate, about 10% above our UK midpoint. Your survey turns these ranges into a fixed price.

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
Red tarmac drive, full dig-out and new sub-base	£82–£127 per m²
Example: 30 m² drive	£2,700–£4,150
Example: 50 m² drive	£4,100–£6,350
Example: 80 m² drive	£6,600–£10,100

As a 2026 guide in Burgess Hill, red tarmac driveway work runs at about £82–£127 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £4,100–£6,350. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Covering Burgess Hill

Survey cover and pricing for Burgess Hill. We reach Burgess Hill on our West Sussex survey days; Crawley is 11 miles away.

Postcodes: RH15, BN6
Area: West Sussex
Nearest towns: Haywards Heath (3 miles), Lewes (8 miles), Portslade (9 miles), Hove (9 miles)
Pricing: South East, about 10% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

The same service is available in Haywards Heath, Lewes, Portslade, Hove, Brighton.

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
Red pigmented surface course, about 20–30 mm
Colour sample discussed before ordering
Falls and drainage set as for any new drive

Planning and kerb rules for Burgess Hill

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).

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Your questions answered

Are there planning or highway rules in Burgess Hill?

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 long will the work take at my Burgess Hill property?

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

Will someone visit before I get a fixed price in Burgess Hill?

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 Burgess Hill?

We cover Burgess Hill including RH15, BN6, and nearby Haywards Heath, Lewes, Portslade.

Also in Burgess Hill

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