New tarmac driveways in Eltham

How much should I budget in Eltham?

These Eltham 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 Eltham, new tarmac driveway work runs at about £72–£114 per m² including VAT, so a 30 m² drive is roughly £2,400–£3,750. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Where we work in and around Eltham

Eltham at a glance. As one of the larger towns in Greater London, Eltham sees regular survey visits.

Postcodes: SE9, SE12, BR7
Area: Greater London
Nearest towns: Blackheath (2 miles), Welling (3 miles), Catford (3 miles), Greenwich (3 miles)
Pricing: London, about 20% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Close to Eltham: Blackheath, Welling, Catford, Greenwich, Bexley.

Layer by layer

What is included in 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
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

Do I need permission in Eltham?

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).

Eltham: common questions

Can I get a free survey in Eltham?

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.

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

As a 2026 guide in Eltham, new tarmac driveway work runs at about £72–£114 per m² including VAT, so a 30 m² drive is roughly £2,400–£3,750. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

How long does a new tarmac driveway take in Eltham?

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

Which Eltham postcodes do you cover?

We cover Eltham including SE9, SE12, BR7, and nearby Blackheath, Welling, Catford.

Also in Eltham

Tell us what you have in mind for Eltham and we'll book a survey and put the specification in writing.