Tarmac driveways and surfacing in Waltham Abbey
Every tarmac job we quote in Waltham Abbey lists the layers, edging, drainage and VAT before you agree anything.

What we do in Waltham Abbey
Waltham Abbey is covered on our Essex rounds, 33 miles from Southend-on-Sea.
| Service | Guide price |
|---|---|
| New tarmac driveways | £63–£100 per m² inc VAT |
| Tar and chip driveways | £47–£79 per m² inc VAT |
| Permeable tarmac driveways | £84–£131 per m² inc VAT |
| Edging and kerbs for tarmac | £26–£58 per metre inc VAT |
| Yards and forecourts | £52–£89 per m² ex VAT |
| Front garden to tarmac driveway | £63–£100 per m² inc VAT |
| Car park and yard repairs | £160–£420 each ex VAT |
Other work here: car park surfacing, red tarmac driveways, tarmac driveway repairs, drainage for tarmac drives, private and access road surfacing, tarmac driveway resurfacing, tarmac paths and footpaths, farm tracks and rural access, line marking and speed humps, car park resurfacing, dropped kerbs and vehicle crossings.
Approvals in Waltham Abbey
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).
Waltham Abbey: the details
- Postcodes
- EN9
- Area
- Essex
- Nearest towns
- Cheshunt (1 mile), Chingford (4 miles), Enfield (4 miles), Edmonton (5 miles)
- Pricing
- East of England, about 5% above our UK midpoint
Nearby towns we also cover:
Guide prices for Waltham Abbey
Example guide prices for Waltham Abbey:
- Private road resurface (ex VAT), 150 m²: around £3,800–£6,600.
- New tarmac drive, 85 m²: around £5,350–£8,500.
- 15 m² tarmac garden path: about £1,050–£1,700.
Waltham Abbey: questions
How far is Waltham Abbey from Southend-on-Sea?
About 33 miles.
Can you resurface my drive in Waltham Abbey instead of replacing it?
Often, if the base is sound. Resurfacing in Waltham Abbey is typically £26–£47 per m² inc VAT.
Do I need planning permission for a drive in Waltham Abbey?
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.
Which postcodes in Waltham Abbey do you cover?
EN9.
Get a written tarmac quote
Send a postcode and a rough size and we'll arrange a survey. Every quote lists the layers, edging, drainage and VAT.
- Surface courseDEPTH + MIX
- Binder courseDEPTH + MIX
- Sub-baseDEPTH + MATERIAL
- Edges, drainage, VATITEMISED