New tarmac driveways in Tottenham

What does a new tarmac driveway cost in Tottenham?

For Tottenham, 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 Tottenham, 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 Tottenham

The key facts for Tottenham. As one of the larger towns in Greater London, Tottenham sees regular survey visits.

Postcodes: N17, N18, N15
Area: Greater London
Nearest towns: Edmonton (2 miles), Wood Green (2 miles), Walthamstow (2 miles), Muswell Hill (3 miles)
Pricing: London, about 20% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Nearby, we work in Edmonton, Wood Green, Walthamstow, Muswell Hill, Enfield.

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
Geotextile membrane where the ground is soft or clay
Concrete-haunched kerbs or a block-paved border as edge restraint
Surface course (AC 6 dense), about 20–30 mm, laid hot and rolled

Do I need permission in Tottenham?

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).

Tottenham: common questions

Do you cover all of Tottenham?

We cover Tottenham including N17, N18, N15, and nearby Edmonton, Wood Green, Walthamstow.

Are there planning or highway rules in Tottenham?

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).

Is the survey in Tottenham free?

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 Tottenham?

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

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