Front garden to tarmac driveway in Coulsdon

Front garden driveway conversion prices in Coulsdon

These Coulsdon guide prices reflect rates in London, about 20% above our UK midpoint.

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
New black tarmac drive, full dig-out and new sub-base	£72–£114 per m²
Example: 20 m² drive	£1,600–£2,500
Example: 30 m² drive	£2,400–£3,750
Example: 45 m² drive	£3,250–£5,150

As a 2026 guide in Coulsdon, front garden driveway conversion work runs at about £72–£114 per m² including VAT, so a 20 m² drive is roughly £1,600–£2,500. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

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
Lawn, hedge roots and topsoil removed
Sub-base and two tarmac courses, or porous asphalt
Kerbs or blocks as edge restraint
A planted strip kept where it helps drainage and looks

Do I need permission in Coulsdon?

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).

Where we work in and around Coulsdon

Coulsdon at a glance. Coulsdon is one of the bigger places we cover in Greater London, so survey slots come round regularly.

Postcodes: CR5
Area: Greater London
Nearest towns: Purley (2 miles), Banstead (3 miles), Sutton (3 miles), Carshalton (4 miles)
Pricing: London, about 20% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Nearby, we work in Purley, Banstead, Sutton, Carshalton, South Croydon.

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Coulsdon: common questions

Do you work in my part of Coulsdon?

We cover Coulsdon including CR5, and nearby Purley, Banstead, Sutton.

Is the survey in Coulsdon 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.

How long will the work take at my Coulsdon property?

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

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

As a 2026 guide in Coulsdon, front garden driveway conversion work runs at about £72–£114 per m² including VAT, so a 20 m² drive is roughly £1,600–£2,500. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

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