New tarmac driveways in Eastbourne

New tarmac driveway prices in Eastbourne

These Eastbourne guide prices reflect rates in 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 Eastbourne, new tarmac driveway 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.

Rules that apply in Eastbourne

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. If the job needs a dropped kerb, the highway authority (the county or unitary council) approves it before any work on the footway.

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.

Dig to formation level, usually around 230–250 mm below finished height
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
Falls set so water runs to a channel, gully or soft landscaping

Covering Eastbourne

What applies in Eastbourne. As one of the larger towns in East Sussex, Eastbourne sees regular survey visits.

Postcodes: BN21, BN22, BN20, BN23, BN24
Area: East Sussex
Nearest towns: Hailsham (7 miles), Seaford (8 miles), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles), Peacehaven (13 miles)
Pricing: South East, about 10% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Close to Eastbourne: Hailsham, Seaford, Bexhill-on-Sea, Peacehaven, Lewes.

Your questions answered

New tarmac driveway cost in Eastbourne: what should I budget?

As a 2026 guide in Eastbourne, new tarmac driveway 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.

Can I get a free survey in Eastbourne?

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 new tarmac driveway take in Eastbourne?

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

Are there planning or highway rules in Eastbourne?

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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