Independent UK planning guide
Tarmac driveway costs in the UK
Lay a durable tarmac parking surface with suitable base courses and neat perimeter details.
Get site-specific quotesTypical UK range
£60–£100/m²
Straightforward jobs
From £2,200
Typical site time
3–7 days
Build the allowance
How to read this price
Starting allowance
For a straightforward, accessible job with a standard specification.
From £2,200
Typical UK project
An early planning range before a tradesperson inspects the property.
£60–£100/m²
Likely programme
Site time varies with preparation, sequencing, approvals and drying periods.
3–7 days
These figures are early UK planning allowances. They are not a substitute for an itemised quotation after inspection.
Control the variables
What can change the quote?
Excavation and spoil removal
Sub-base depth and ground conditions
Drainage and permitted-development rules
Edging, steps and access restrictions
Before accepting a quote
Ask for these details in writing
- ✓Labour, materials and VAT
- ✓Preparation and protection
- ✓Access equipment and waste
- ✓Named provisional allowances
- ✓Testing and certification
- ✓Programme and payment stages
- ✓Making good and decoration
- ✓Warranty and snagging process