New tarmac driveways in Streatham

New tarmac driveway prices in Streatham

These Streatham 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 Streatham, 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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Streatham: the local details

Survey cover and pricing for Streatham. Streatham is one of the bigger places we cover in Greater London, so survey slots come round regularly.

Postcodes: SW16, SE27, SW12, SW17, SE21, SE19
Area: Greater London
Nearest towns: Mitcham (2 miles), Brixton (3 miles), Wimbledon (3 miles), Battersea (3 miles)
Pricing: London, about 20% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Nearby, we work in Mitcham, Brixton, Wimbledon, Battersea, Croydon.

Planning and kerb rules for Streatham

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).

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.

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
Falls set so water runs to a channel, gully or soft landscaping

Questions about new tarmac driveways in Streatham

Do you cover all of Streatham?

We cover Streatham including SW16, SE27, SW12, SW17, SE21, SE19, and nearby Mitcham, Brixton, Wimbledon.

Are there planning or highway rules in Streatham?

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. Dropped kerbs are approved by the highway authority (the county or unitary council).

Can I get a free survey in Streatham?

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.

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

As a 2026 guide in Streatham, 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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