Tarmac driveways and surfacing in Purley
From a single pothole to a new drive or a small car park, here is what we offer in Purley and how it is priced.
Popular jobs in Purley
As one of the larger towns in Greater London, Purley sees regular survey visits.
| Service | Guide price |
|---|---|
| New tarmac driveways | £72–£114 per m² inc VAT |
| Permeable tarmac driveways | £96–£150 per m² inc VAT |
| Tarmac paths and footpaths | £66–£108 per m² inc VAT |
| Line marking and speed humps | £50–£140 per bay ex VAT |
| Tarmac driveway resurfacing | £30–£54 per m² inc VAT |
| Dropped kerbs and vehicle crossings | £1,200–£3,600 per job inc VAT |
| Front garden to tarmac driveway | £72–£114 per m² inc VAT |
We also offer car park and yard repairs, red tarmac driveways, car park resurfacing, yards and forecourts, car park surfacing, edging and kerbs for tarmac, private and access road surfacing, tar and chip driveways, tarmac driveway repairs, drainage for tarmac drives, farm tracks and rural access.
Planning and kerbs in Purley
In England, householder permitted development (Class F of the 2015 General Permitted Development Order) lets you lay a hard surface in front of a house without planning permission if it is porous, or if the rainwater is directed to a permeable area within the property. If the area is more than 5 m² and neither applies, you need permission. Standard dense tarmac is not porous, so a dense tarmac drive needs a lawn, border, channel to a soakaway or other permeable route for its water. Dropped kerbs are approved by the highway authority (the county or unitary council).
Covering Purley
- Postcodes
- CR8
- Area
- Greater London
- Nearest towns
- Coulsdon (2 miles), South Croydon (2 miles), Carshalton (3 miles), Croydon (3 miles)
- Pricing
- London, about 20% above our UK midpoint
Towns near Purley:
Guide prices for Purley
Worked examples at Purley rates, before edging and drainage:
- Private road resurface (ex VAT), 450 m²: around £11,900–£20,500.
- Allow about £4,050–£6,200 for a 45 m² red tarmac drive.
- New tarmac drive, 55 m²: around £3,950–£6,250.
Purley: questions
Do I need planning permission for a drive in Purley?
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.
Is the survey in Purley free?
Yes, for new surfacing: drives, paths, private roads and car parks. Small repairs are often priced from photos; where a visit is needed for a repair-only job, we tell you any charge before booking. Remote areas are by arrangement.
Can you resurface my drive in Purley instead of replacing it?
Often, if the base is sound. Resurfacing in Purley is typically £30–£54 per m² inc VAT.
How far is Purley from Brent?
About 17 miles.
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