New tarmac driveways in Welling

New tarmac driveway prices in Welling

Local guide rates for Welling (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 Welling, 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.

Planning and kerb rules for Welling

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. If the job needs a dropped kerb, the highway authority (the county or unitary council) approves it before any work on the footway.

What the price covers

A new tarmac driveway is built from the ground up: the old surface and soil are dug out, a compacted stone sub-base is laid, then a hot binder course and a finer surface course are spread and rolled, and the edges are held by kerbs or blocks.

Geotextile membrane where the ground is soft or clay
MOT Type 1 sub-base laid and compacted in layers, about 150 mm
Binder course (AC 20 dense), about 50–60 mm, laid hot and rolled
Surface course (AC 6 dense), about 20–30 mm, laid hot and rolled
Falls set so water runs to a channel, gully or soft landscaping

Welling: the local details

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

Postcodes: DA16, DA15, SE18
Area: Greater London
Nearest towns: Bexley (2 miles), Eltham (3 miles), Thamesmead (3 miles), Blackheath (4 miles)
Pricing: London, about 20% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Nearby, we work in Bexley, Eltham, Thamesmead, Blackheath, Dartford.

Your questions answered

How long will the work take at my Welling property?

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

As a 2026 guide in Welling, 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.

Can I get a free survey in Welling?

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.

Are there planning or highway rules in Welling?

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).

Other work in Welling

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