New tarmac driveways in Coulsdon

What does a new tarmac driveway cost in Coulsdon?

These Coulsdon guide prices reflect rates in London, about 20% above our UK midpoint.

Item	Guide 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 Coulsdon, new tarmac driveway work runs at about £72–£114 per m² including VAT, so a 80 m² drive is roughly £5,750–£9,100. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Planning and kerb rules for Coulsdon

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 the price covers

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.

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
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

Where we work in and around Coulsdon

Survey cover and pricing for Coulsdon. We cover Coulsdon as part of our regular Greater London rounds.

Postcodes: CR5
Area: Greater London
Nearest towns: Purley (2 miles), Banstead (3 miles), Sutton (3 miles), Carshalton (4 miles)
Pricing: London, about 20% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

We also cover nearby Purley, Banstead, Sutton, Carshalton, South Croydon.

Your questions answered

Can I get a free survey in Coulsdon?

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.

Which Coulsdon postcodes do you cover?

We cover Coulsdon including CR5, and nearby Purley, Banstead, Sutton.

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

As a 2026 guide in Coulsdon, new tarmac driveway work runs at about £72–£114 per m² including VAT, so a 80 m² drive is roughly £5,750–£9,100. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

How long does a new tarmac driveway take in Coulsdon?

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

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