New tarmac driveways in Leytonstone

How much should I budget in Leytonstone?

These Leytonstone 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 Leytonstone, 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.

Covering Leytonstone

Survey cover and pricing for Leytonstone. As one of the larger towns in Greater London, Leytonstone sees regular survey visits.

Postcodes: E11, E10, E18
Area: Greater London
Nearest towns: Walthamstow (2 miles), Stratford (2 miles), Ilford (3 miles), Bow (3 miles)
Pricing: London, about 20% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

The same service is available in Walthamstow, Stratford, Ilford, Bow, Canning Town.

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.

Break out and remove the old surface and spoil
Dig to formation level, usually around 230–250 mm below finished height
MOT Type 1 sub-base laid and compacted in layers, about 150 mm
Concrete-haunched kerbs or a block-paved border as edge restraint
Surface course (AC 6 dense), about 20–30 mm, laid hot and rolled

Planning and kerb rules for Leytonstone

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).

Leytonstone: common questions

How much does a new tarmac driveway cost in Leytonstone?

As a 2026 guide in Leytonstone, 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.

Which Leytonstone postcodes do you cover?

We cover Leytonstone including E11, E10, E18, and nearby Walthamstow, Stratford, Ilford.

Will someone visit before I get a fixed price in Leytonstone?

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 will the work take at my Leytonstone property?

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

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