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New tarmac driveways in Chingford

A good new tarmac driveway in Chingford looks the same as a poor one on the day it is laid. The difference shows a few winters later, which is why our quotes list what goes underneath.

CHINGFORD GUIDE£72–£114 per m² inc VAT
Wide new tarmac driveway with granite sett border leading to a garage, typical of new tarmac driveway work

New tarmac driveway prices in Chingford

For Chingford, we apply the London rate, about 20% above our UK midpoint. Your survey turns these ranges into a fixed price.

ItemGuide price (inc VAT)
New black tarmac drive, full dig-out and new sub-base£72–£114 per m²
Example: 30 m² drive£2,400–£3,750
Example: 50 m² drive£3,600–£5,700
Example: 80 m² drive£5,750–£9,100

As a 2026 guide in Chingford, new tarmac driveway work runs at about £72–£114 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £3,600–£5,700. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Where we work in and around Chingford

The key facts for Chingford. Chingford is one of the bigger places we cover in Greater London, so survey slots come round regularly.

Postcodes
E4, IG9, IG8, IG10
Area
Greater London
Nearest towns
Edmonton (3 miles), Walthamstow (3 miles), Tottenham (3 miles), Waltham Abbey (4 miles)
Pricing
London, about 20% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals
The highway authority

We also cover nearby Edmonton, Walthamstow, Tottenham, Waltham Abbey, Enfield.

How it is built

Surface course20–30 mm AC 6 denseBinder course50–60 mm AC 20 denseSub-baseabout 150 mm MOT Type 1Edgeskerbs or blocks on a concrete haunchINDICATIVE CROSS-SECTION · NOT TO SCALE

What we do on a new tarmac driveway

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

  • 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
  • Falls set so water runs to a channel, gully or soft landscaping

Rules that apply in Chingford

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).

Your questions answered

Are there planning or highway rules in Chingford?

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).

Is the survey in Chingford free?

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 Chingford?

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

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

As a 2026 guide in Chingford, new tarmac driveway work runs at about £72–£114 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £3,600–£5,700. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

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New tarmac driveways in Chingford: get a written quote

Send a postcode and a rough size and we'll arrange a survey. Every quote lists the layers, edging, drainage and VAT.

  • Surface courseDEPTH + MIX
  • Binder courseDEPTH + MIX
  • Sub-baseDEPTH + MATERIAL
  • Edges, drainage, VATITEMISED
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