Front garden to tarmac driveway in Cobham

Front garden driveway conversion prices in Cobham

Local guide rates for Cobham (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 Cobham, front garden driveway conversion work runs at about £66–£105 per m² including VAT, so a 45 m² drive is roughly £2,950–£4,700. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

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Rules that apply in Cobham

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 we do on a front garden driveway conversion

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

Covering Cobham

Survey cover and pricing for Cobham. Smaller towns such as Cobham are surveyed alongside nearby jobs in Surrey.

Postcodes: KT11, KT24
Area: Surrey
Nearest towns: Esher (3 miles), Weybridge (4 miles), Walton-on-Thames (4 miles), Leatherhead (4 miles)
Pricing: South East, about 10% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

The same service is available in Esher, Weybridge, Walton-on-Thames, Leatherhead, West Molesey.

Questions about front garden driveway conversions in Cobham

Will someone visit before I get a fixed price in Cobham?

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 does a front garden driveway conversion take in Cobham?

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

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

As a 2026 guide in Cobham, front garden driveway conversion work runs at about £66–£105 per m² including VAT, so a 45 m² drive is roughly £2,950–£4,700. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

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

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).

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