New tarmac driveways in Bexhill-on-Sea

What does a new tarmac driveway cost in Bexhill-on-Sea?

Local guide rates for Bexhill-on-Sea (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: 30 m² drive	£2,200–£3,450
Example: 50 m² drive	£3,300–£5,250
Example: 80 m² drive	£5,300–£8,350

As a 2026 guide in Bexhill-on-Sea, new tarmac driveway work runs at about £66–£105 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £3,300–£5,250. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Do I need permission in Bexhill-on-Sea?

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

Full dig-out, compacted stone sub-base, binder course and a fine surface course, edged and drained.

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
Concrete-haunched kerbs or a block-paved border as edge restraint
Falls set so water runs to a channel, gully or soft landscaping

Layer by layer

Where we work in and around Bexhill-on-Sea

The key facts for Bexhill-on-Sea. We reach Bexhill-on-Sea on our East Sussex survey days; Brighton is 27 miles away.

Postcodes: TN40, TN39, TN33
Area: East Sussex
Nearest towns: Hastings (5 miles), Hailsham (9 miles), Eastbourne (10 miles), Seaford (17 miles)
Pricing: South East, about 10% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Close to Bexhill-on-Sea: Hastings, Hailsham, Eastbourne, Seaford, Uckfield.

Your questions answered

Do I need permission for a new tarmac driveway in Bexhill-on-Sea?

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).

Do you cover all of Bexhill-on-Sea?

We cover Bexhill-on-Sea including TN40, TN39, TN33, and nearby Hastings, Hailsham, Eastbourne.

How long does a new tarmac driveway take in Bexhill-on-Sea?

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

Will someone visit before I get a fixed price in Bexhill-on-Sea?

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.

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