New tarmac driveways in Great Yarmouth

How much should I budget in Great Yarmouth?

Guide prices below are for Great Yarmouth, adjusted for the East of England, where surfacing rates run about 5% above our UK midpoint.

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
New black tarmac drive, full dig-out and new sub-base	£63–£100 per m²
Example: 30 m² drive	£2,100–£3,300
Example: 50 m² drive	£3,150–£5,000
Example: 80 m² drive	£5,050–£8,000

As a 2026 guide in Great Yarmouth, new tarmac driveway work runs at about £63–£100 per m² including VAT, so a 30 m² drive is roughly £2,100–£3,300. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

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Planning and kerb rules for Great Yarmouth

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.

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
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

Where we work in and around Great Yarmouth

What applies in Great Yarmouth. We reach Great Yarmouth on our Norfolk survey days; Norwich is 18 miles away.

Postcodes: NR30, NR31
Area: Norfolk
Nearest towns: Lowestoft (9 miles), Norwich (18 miles), North Walsham (21 miles)
Pricing: East of England, about 5% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

The same service is available in Lowestoft, Norwich, North Walsham.

Questions about new tarmac driveways in Great Yarmouth

Is the survey in Great Yarmouth 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 Great Yarmouth?

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

How much does a new tarmac driveway cost in Great Yarmouth?

As a 2026 guide in Great Yarmouth, new tarmac driveway work runs at about £63–£100 per m² including VAT, so a 30 m² drive is roughly £2,100–£3,300. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

Do I need permission for a new tarmac driveway in Great Yarmouth?

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).

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