Coloured Asphalt Surfacing for Driveways, Playgrounds & Public Spaces
Kane Construction Services lays coloured asphalt across Surrey, London and West Sussex for clients who want a hard-wearing surface that does not look like a typical black road. We have been installing coloured asphalt driveways, playgrounds, cycle paths and car parks for more than two decades, and every job is delivered by our own ISO 9001 accredited team. Whether you need a buff finish to soften a country driveway, a red surface to mark out a school cycle lane, or a custom colour for a commercial forecourt, we will price the work honestly and finish it cleanly.
What Is Coloured Asphalt?
Coloured asphalt, also known as coloured tarmac or tarmacadam, is made by mixing pigments and coloured aggregate into the asphalt so the colour runs through the surface rather than sitting on top like paint. It offers the same durability and drainage as standard black asphalt, with long-lasting shades such as red, buff, green, blue and grey for driveways and other surfaces.
If you are weighing options for a residential project, you may also want to compare coloured asphalt against our resin bound surfacing and block paving driveway finishes. Each has different costs, looks and maintenance needs, and we are happy to walk you through which one suits your site.
Where We Use Coloured Asphalt
Coloured asphalt suits any surface that has to take regular wear but also needs to look the part or guide people safely. We install it for:
Residential driveways and pathways – A coloured asphalt driveway sits softer in the landscape than standard black, which matters on period properties and rural plots. Buff and red are the most common requests we get for homes around Surrey and the wider South East.
Playgrounds and school grounds – We have laid coloured asphalt for primary schools, nurseries and play areas across our catchment. Bright, contrasting colours work well for marked games, sensory zones and trim trails. This pairs naturally with our playground surfacing work and our wider experience as a schools contractor.
Cycle paths, footpaths and shared routes – Red and green coloured asphalt is widely used to mark cycle lanes and pedestrian routes so road users see them quickly. We deliver this work for councils and private landowners as part of our footpaths and road surfacing services.
Car parks, forecourts and commercial spaces – Coloured asphalt is useful in car park surfacing and forecourt surfacing for splitting bays, marking entry routes or matching corporate branding without relying on paint that will fade.
Tennis and sports courts – Sports court colour coating sits on top of a sound asphalt base. We can lay the base and apply the colour coating in one project, including for tennis court surfacing and multi-use games areas.
Colour Options and Finishes
We work with manufacturer-grade pigment systems, which means a wide range of colours is available. The most common requests are:
- Buff for traditional and rural driveways
- Red for cycle paths, school markings and statement driveways
- Green for cycle lanes and bordering zones
- Black with coloured chippings rolled in for a textured, decorative finish
- Custom blends matched to a brand colour or specification
We will bring colour samples to your site visit so you can see how each shade reads in your light and against your building. Asphalt with coloured chippings is also worth considering if you want a slightly more textured, premium look without moving to resin.
How Much Does Coloured Asphalt Cost?
Coloured asphalt sits at a small premium over standard black asphalt because of the pigment and aggregate cost. The exact figure depends on:
- The size and shape of the area
- Site access and existing surface condition
- Whether sub-base or drainage work is needed
- Choice of colour, since some pigments cost more than others
- Edging, kerbs and finishing details
We do not publish a fixed rate per square metre because every site is different and we would rather quote you accurately than rough you in. Your quote from us is itemised, fixed in writing, and held for a sensible window so you can plan around it. Have a look at our commercial projects for a sense of the scale and types of work we cost regularly.
Why Choose Kane Construction Services
We have been laying surfacing across Surrey, London and the South East for decades. The bulk of our work comes from repeat clients and word of mouth, which is the test we trust most.
- ISO 9001 accredited for quality management
- Construction Line members and Construction Online accredited
- Registered contractor with Surrey and West Sussex councils for dropped kerbs and crossovers
- Own equipment, own crews. We control the standard end to end.
- Transparent, fixed-price quotes with no last-minute add-ons
- Decades of trade experience behind every job we sign off
You can see what clients say on our client reviews.
Our Process
Site visit and survey
Quote and colour selection
Programme and start date
Installation
Sign-off and aftercare
What our customers say...
Coloured Asphalt – FAQ’s
Yes. In the UK, “coloured tarmac” and “coloured asphalt” usually mean the same pigmented bituminous surface.
A well-laid coloured asphalt driveway can last 15–20 years with the right sub-base, drainage and light maintenance.
Not like painted surfaces. The colour is mixed through the asphalt using UV-stable pigments, though a slight tone change is normal at first.
Coloured asphalt costs more than standard black asphalt due to specialist pigments and aggregates. The final price depends on colour, area size and access.
Yes. Damaged sections can often be repaired if the base is sound. If the sub-base has failed, relaying may be the better long-term option.
Find Us
We are based in Chessington and cover Surrey, Greater London and West Sussex from there.
Towns we install coloured asphalt and decorative coloured asphalt repairs in regularly include Epsom, Sutton, Kingston, Leatherhead, Chessington, Banstead, Reigate, Dorking, Weybridge and the surrounding villages. If you are unsure whether you fall inside our patch, just call us and we will tell you straight.
Kane Construction Services Ltd 394 Leatherhead Road, Chessington KT9 2NP
Ready to Plan Your Coloured Asphalt Project?
Send us your site details and we will come out, measure up and give you a clear written quote, with colour samples in hand. No hard sell, no surprises on the invoice.