New tarmac driveways in St Ives

What does a new tarmac driveway cost in St Ives?

These St Ives guide prices reflect rates in 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: 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 St Ives, new tarmac driveway work runs at about £63–£100 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £3,150–£5,000. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

How it is built

Do I need permission in St Ives?

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).

What is included in 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.

Dig to formation level, usually around 230–250 mm below finished height
MOT Type 1 sub-base laid and compacted in layers, about 150 mm
Concrete-haunched kerbs or a block-paved border as edge restraint
Binder course (AC 20 dense), about 50–60 mm, laid hot and rolled
Falls set so water runs to a channel, gully or soft landscaping

Covering St Ives

Survey cover and pricing for St Ives. We cover St Ives by grouping surveys with nearby Cambridgeshire jobs; Peterborough is 18 miles away.

Postcodes: PE27
Area: Cambridgeshire
Nearest towns: Huntingdon (5 miles), St Neots (11 miles), Cambridge (12 miles), Ely (15 miles)
Pricing: East of England, about 5% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

The same service is available in Huntingdon, St Neots, Cambridge, Ely, March.

Questions about new tarmac driveways in St Ives

How long will the work take at my St Ives property?

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

What approvals apply in St Ives?

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).

Can I get a free survey in St Ives?

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 new tarmac driveway cost in St Ives?

As a 2026 guide in St Ives, new tarmac driveway work runs at about £63–£100 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £3,150–£5,000. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

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