New tarmac driveways in Lowestoft

What does a new tarmac driveway cost in Lowestoft?

Guide prices below are for Lowestoft, 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 Lowestoft, 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.

Where we work in and around Lowestoft

Survey cover and pricing for Lowestoft. We reach Lowestoft on our Suffolk survey days; Ipswich is 38 miles away.

Postcodes: NR32, NR33
Area: Suffolk
Nearest towns: Great Yarmouth (9 miles)
Pricing: East of England, about 5% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Close to Lowestoft: Great Yarmouth.

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.

Break out and remove the old surface and spoil
Dig to formation level, usually around 230–250 mm below finished height
Concrete-haunched kerbs or a block-paved border as edge restraint
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

Planning and kerb rules for Lowestoft

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).

Your questions answered

Do you cover all of Lowestoft?

We cover Lowestoft including NR32, NR33, and nearby Great Yarmouth.

How long does a new tarmac driveway take in Lowestoft?

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

What approvals apply in Lowestoft?

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).

New tarmac driveway cost in Lowestoft: what should I budget?

As a 2026 guide in Lowestoft, 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.

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