Drainage for tarmac drives in Dyfed
Drainage for tarmac drives in Dyfed are priced from a site survey and an itemised specification, adjusted for Wales rates.

How much does tarmac driveway drainage cost in Dyfed?
Rates in Dyfed follow Wales, about 5% below our UK midpoint.
| Item | Guide price (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Linear drainage channel | £57–£114 per metre |
| Soakaway or crate unit | £620–£1,900 each |
Towns we cover in Dyfed
Postcode areas: SA, SY.
What is included?
Driveway drainage is the plan for where rainwater goes once it hits a sealed tarmac surface: the falls that move it, the channels or gullies that catch it, and the soakaway, border or approved drain that takes it away.
- Falls set across the drive, typically 1 in 60 to 1 in 80
- Linear channel at garages, doors or the bottom of a slope
- Soakaway or crate unit sized to the area and ground
- Runoff directed to borders or a permeable strip
- Connection to an existing surface-water drain where allowed
- No connection to the foul sewer
Rules in Dyfed
In Wales, new front hardstanding should be porous or drain to a permeable area within the property, and work covering 100 m² or more with drainage effects usually needs SAB approval first. A vehicle crossing over the footway is a separate approval, from the council as highway authority.
How it is built
Drainage for tarmac drives in Dyfed: questions
How much does tarmac driveway drainage cost in Dyfed?
As a 2026 guide, about £57–£114 per metre inc VAT in Dyfed. The survey confirms a fixed price.
Which towns in Dyfed do you cover?
Llanelli, Ammanford, Aberystwyth, Carmarthen, Haverfordwest, Milford Haven, Pembroke Dock.
How long does tarmac driveway drainage take?
Usually part of the main build; a soakaway adds about a day.
How much does driveway drainage cost?
As a 2026 guide, linear channels are about £60–£120 per metre and a soakaway about £650–£2,000 including VAT, depending on size and ground.
Other services in Dyfed
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