Front garden to tarmac driveway in Hitchin

Front garden driveway conversion prices in Hitchin

Local guide rates for Hitchin (the East of England, 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 Hitchin, front garden driveway conversion work runs at about £63–£100 per m² including VAT, so a 45 m² drive is roughly £2,850–£4,500. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Hitchin: the local details

Hitchin at a glance. Hitchin sits 21 miles from Watford, within our regular Hertfordshire cover.

Postcodes: SG5, SG4
Area: Hertfordshire
Nearest towns: Letchworth Garden City (3 miles), Stevenage (5 miles), Luton (7 miles), Biggleswade (10 miles)
Pricing: East of England, about 5% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Close to Hitchin: Letchworth Garden City, Stevenage, Luton, Biggleswade, Harpenden.

Planning and kerb rules for Hitchin

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).

What the price covers

A front garden conversion turns lawn or planting into a parking space: the ground is excavated, a stone sub-base laid, tarmac surfaced on top, and a lowered kerb arranged so a car can cross the pavement legally.

Check the space: length, width and gate posts for a car
Highway authority dropped kerb application guided or handled for you
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

Your questions answered

How long will the work take at my Hitchin property?

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

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

As a 2026 guide in Hitchin, front garden driveway conversion work runs at about £63–£100 per m² including VAT, so a 45 m² drive is roughly £2,850–£4,500. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

Can I get a free survey in Hitchin?

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.

Do you work in my part of Hitchin?

We cover Hitchin including SG5, SG4, and nearby Letchworth Garden City, Stevenage, Luton.

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