New tarmac driveways in Croydon

New tarmac driveway prices in Croydon

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

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 Croydon, 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.

What the price covers

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

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
Concrete-haunched kerbs or a block-paved border as edge restraint
Binder course (AC 20 dense), about 50–60 mm, laid hot and rolled

Layer by layer

Covering Croydon

What applies in Croydon. Croydon is one of the bigger places we cover in Greater London, so survey slots come round regularly.

Postcodes: CR9, CR7, SE25
Area: Greater London
Nearest towns: South Croydon (1 mile), Carshalton (3 miles), Mitcham (3 miles), Purley (3 miles)
Pricing: London, about 20% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Nearby, we work in South Croydon, Carshalton, Mitcham, Purley, Streatham.

Planning and kerb rules for Croydon

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).

Croydon: common questions

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

As a 2026 guide in Croydon, 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.

Can I get a free survey in Croydon?

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 Croydon?

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

Do you work in my part of Croydon?

We cover Croydon including CR9, CR7, SE25, and nearby South Croydon, Carshalton, Mitcham.

Also in Croydon

Ready for a price in Croydon? Use the guide price tool or send the form, and we'll arrange a visit.