Red tarmac driveways in Crawley

How much should I budget in Crawley?

Guide prices below are for Crawley, adjusted for the South East, where surfacing rates run about 10% above our UK midpoint.

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 Crawley, 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.

How it is built

Planning and kerb rules for Crawley

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).

What we do on 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

Covering Crawley

Crawley at a glance. Crawley is one of the bigger places we cover in West Sussex, so survey slots come round regularly.

Postcodes: RH11, RH10
Area: West Sussex
Nearest towns: Horley (4 miles), Horsham (7 miles), East Grinstead (8 miles), Reigate (9 miles)
Pricing: South East, about 10% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Close to Crawley: Horley, Horsham, East Grinstead, Reigate, Haywards Heath.

Your questions answered

How much does a red tarmac driveway cost in Crawley?

As a 2026 guide in Crawley, red tarmac driveway work runs at about £82–£127 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £4,100–£6,350. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

Is the survey in Crawley free?

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 does a red tarmac driveway take in Crawley?

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

What approvals apply in Crawley?

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).

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