New tarmac driveways in Ely

How much should I budget in Ely?

For Ely, we apply the East of England rate, about 5% above our UK midpoint. Your survey turns these ranges into a fixed price.

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
New black tarmac drive, full dig-out and new sub-base	£63–£100 per m²
Example: 30 m² drive	£2,100–£3,300
Example: 50 m² drive	£3,150–£5,000
Example: 80 m² drive	£5,050–£8,000

As a 2026 guide in Ely, new tarmac driveway work runs at about £63–£100 per m² including VAT, so a 80 m² drive is roughly £5,050–£8,000. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

How it is built

Where we work in and around Ely

What applies in Ely. We cover Ely by grouping surveys with nearby Cambridgeshire jobs; Peterborough is 25 miles away.

Postcodes: CB6, CB7
Area: Cambridgeshire
Nearest towns: March (13 miles), St Ives (15 miles), Cambridge (15 miles), Wisbech (19 miles)
Pricing: East of England, about 5% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Close to Ely: March, St Ives, Cambridge, Wisbech, Huntingdon.

What we do on a new tarmac driveway

A new tarmac driveway is built from the ground up: the old surface and soil are dug out, a compacted stone sub-base is laid, then a hot binder course and a finer surface course are spread and rolled, and the edges are held by kerbs or blocks.

Break out and remove the old surface and spoil
Geotextile membrane where the ground is soft or clay
MOT Type 1 sub-base laid and compacted in layers, about 150 mm
Binder course (AC 20 dense), about 50–60 mm, laid hot and rolled
Surface course (AC 6 dense), about 20–30 mm, laid hot and rolled

Rules that apply in Ely

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 new tarmac driveways in Ely

Do you cover all of Ely?

We cover Ely including CB6, CB7, and nearby March, St Ives, Cambridge.

How long does a new tarmac driveway take in Ely?

Usually 2–4 working days for a typical drive, longer with drainage or a dropped kerb. We book Ely surveys alongside other jobs in Cambridgeshire, and give you dates once the specification is agreed.

What is the price of a new tarmac driveway in Ely?

As a 2026 guide in Ely, new tarmac driveway work runs at about £63–£100 per m² including VAT, so a 80 m² drive is roughly £5,050–£8,000. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

Can I get a free survey in Ely?

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.

More we do in Ely

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