Front garden to tarmac driveway in Farnham

How much should I budget in Farnham?

Guide prices below are for Farnham, adjusted for the South East, where surfacing rates run 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 Farnham, 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.

The build-up we 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
Water directed to a border, soakaway or channel

Where we work in and around Farnham

What applies in Farnham. Farnham is 13 miles from Woking, and we survey there as part of Surrey cover.

Postcodes: GU9, GU10
Area: Surrey
Nearest towns: Aldershot (3 miles), Fleet (5 miles), Farnborough (6 miles), Bordon (7 miles)
Pricing: South East, about 10% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Close to Farnham: Aldershot, Fleet, Farnborough, Bordon, Godalming.

Planning and kerb rules for Farnham

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).

Questions about front garden driveway conversions in Farnham

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

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

Can I get a free survey in Farnham?

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 much does a front garden driveway conversion cost in Farnham?

As a 2026 guide in Farnham, 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.

Are there planning or highway rules in Farnham?

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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