Front garden to tarmac driveway in Gosport

What does a front garden driveway conversion cost in Gosport?

These Gosport guide prices reflect rates in the South East, about 10% above our UK midpoint.

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
New black tarmac drive, full dig-out and new sub-base	£66–£105 per m²
Example: 20 m² drive	£1,450–£2,300
Example: 30 m² drive	£2,200–£3,450
Example: 45 m² drive	£2,950–£4,700

As a 2026 guide in Gosport, front garden driveway conversion work runs at about £66–£105 per m² including VAT, so a 30 m² drive is roughly £2,200–£3,450. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Planning and kerb rules for Gosport

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. Any new or widened crossing over the pavement needs approval from the highway authority (the county or unitary council).

Covering Gosport

Survey cover and pricing for Gosport. As one of the larger towns in Hampshire, Gosport sees regular survey visits.

Postcodes: PO12, PO13
Area: Hampshire
Nearest towns: Portsmouth (2 miles), Fareham (4 miles), Hayling Island (7 miles), Waterlooville (7 miles)
Pricing: South East, about 10% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

We also cover nearby Portsmouth, Fareham, Hayling Island, Waterlooville, Havant.

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
Sub-base and two tarmac courses, or porous asphalt
Kerbs or blocks as edge restraint

Gosport: common questions

How much does a front garden driveway conversion cost in Gosport?

As a 2026 guide in Gosport, front garden driveway conversion work runs at about £66–£105 per m² including VAT, so a 30 m² drive is roughly £2,200–£3,450. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

How quickly can work start in Gosport?

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

Do you work in my part of Gosport?

We cover Gosport including PO12, PO13, and nearby Portsmouth, Fareham, Hayling Island.

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

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).

Also in Gosport

Tell us what you have in mind for Gosport and we'll book a survey and put the specification in writing.