New tarmac driveways in Northolt

What does a new tarmac driveway cost in Northolt?

Local guide rates for Northolt (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 Northolt, 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.

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Covering Northolt

What applies in Northolt. We cover Northolt as part of our regular Greater London rounds.

Postcodes: UB5
Area: Greater London
Nearest towns: Greenford (1 mile), Harrow (3 miles), Southall (3 miles), Brent (3 miles)
Pricing: London, about 20% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

We also cover nearby Greenford, Harrow, Southall, Brent, Ruislip.

Planning and kerb rules for Northolt

In England, householder permitted development (Class F of the 2015 General Permitted Development Order) lets you lay a hard surface in front of a house without planning permission if it is porous, or if the rainwater is directed to a permeable area within the property. If the area is more than 5 m² and neither applies, you need permission. Standard dense tarmac is not porous, so a dense tarmac drive needs a lawn, border, channel to a soakaway or other permeable route for its water. A vehicle crossing over the footway is a separate approval, from the highway authority (the county or unitary council).

What the price covers

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
Geotextile membrane where the ground is soft or clay
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

Your questions answered

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

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.

Do you cover all of Northolt?

We cover Northolt including UB5, and nearby Greenford, Harrow, Southall.

How long does a new tarmac driveway take in Northolt?

Usually 2–4 working days for a typical drive, longer with drainage or a dropped kerb. We book Northolt 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 Northolt?

As a 2026 guide in Northolt, 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.

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