Red tarmac driveways in Redditch

Red tarmac driveway prices in Redditch

Guide prices below are for Redditch, 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 Redditch, 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.

Rules that apply in Redditch

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).

Covering Redditch

The key facts for Redditch. Redditch is one of the bigger places we cover in Worcestershire, so survey slots come round regularly.

Postcodes: B80, B48
Area: Worcestershire
Nearest towns: Bromsgrove (5 miles), Shirley (9 miles), Droitwich (9 miles), Solihull (10 miles)
Pricing: West Midlands, in line with our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Close to Redditch: Bromsgrove, Shirley, Droitwich, Solihull, Halesowen.

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
Contrasting block or kerb border as edge restraint
Colour sample discussed before ordering

Your questions answered

Are there planning or highway rules in Redditch?

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 Redditch?

As a 2026 guide in Redditch, 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.

Can I get a free survey in Redditch?

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 Redditch property?

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

Other work in Redditch

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