Front garden to tarmac driveway in Basildon

Front garden driveway conversion prices in Basildon

Guide prices below are for Basildon, adjusted for the East of England, where surfacing rates run about 5% above our UK midpoint.

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
New black tarmac drive, full dig-out and new sub-base	£63–£100 per m²
Example: 20 m² drive	£1,400–£2,200
Example: 30 m² drive	£2,100–£3,300
Example: 45 m² drive	£2,850–£4,500

As a 2026 guide in Basildon, front garden driveway conversion work runs at about £63–£100 per m² including VAT, so a 30 m² drive is roughly £2,100–£3,300. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Planning and kerb rules for Basildon

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. A vehicle crossing over the footway is a separate approval, from the highway authority (the county or unitary council).

What the price covers

Turning a lawn or front garden into off-road parking: dig, base, tarmac, kerb crossing and planting.

Check the space: length, width and gate posts for a car
Highway authority dropped kerb application guided or handled for you
Lawn, hedge roots and topsoil removed
Water directed to a border, soakaway or channel
A planted strip kept where it helps drainage and looks

Where we work in and around Basildon

The key facts for Basildon. Basildon is one of the bigger places we cover in Essex, so survey slots come round regularly.

Postcodes: SS16, SS14, SS15
Area: Essex
Nearest towns: Pitsea (2 miles), Stanford-le-Hope (3 miles), Wickford (4 miles), Billericay (4 miles)
Pricing: East of England, about 5% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Close to Basildon: Pitsea, Stanford-le-Hope, Wickford, Billericay, South Benfleet.

How it is built

Basildon: common questions

Do I need permission for a front garden driveway conversion in Basildon?

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).

How long does a front garden driveway conversion take in Basildon?

Usually 2–4 working days, after the kerb approval. We book Basildon surveys alongside other jobs in Essex, and give you dates once the specification is agreed.

What is the price of a front garden driveway conversion in Basildon?

As a 2026 guide in Basildon, front garden driveway conversion work runs at about £63–£100 per m² including VAT, so a 30 m² drive is roughly £2,100–£3,300. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

Is the survey in Basildon free?

Yes for new surfacing such as drives, paths, private roads and car parks. Small repairs are often priced from photos; if a visit is needed for a repair-only job, we tell you any charge first.

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