Permeable tarmac driveways in Sandhurst

Permeable tarmac driveway prices in Sandhurst

Guide prices below are for Sandhurst, adjusted for the South East, where surfacing rates run about 10% above our UK midpoint.

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
Porous asphalt drive on a permeable stone base	£88–£138 per m²
Example: 30 m² drive	£2,900–£4,550
Example: 50 m² drive	£4,400–£6,900
Example: 80 m² drive	£7,050–£11,000

As a 2026 guide in Sandhurst, permeable tarmac driveway work runs at about £88–£138 per m² including VAT, so a 30 m² drive is roughly £2,900–£4,550. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

What the price covers

Open-graded porous asphalt on a deep permeable stone base, so rain soaks through on site.

Ground check: how fast does the soil drain?
Dig out deeper than a standard drive to fit the storage layer
Open-graded permeable sub-base, often Type 3 or 4/20 stone
Porous asphalt binder and surface courses
Overflow to a soakaway or border on slow-draining ground

Planning and kerb rules for Sandhurst

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).

Where we work in and around Sandhurst

The key facts for Sandhurst. Smaller towns such as Sandhurst are surveyed alongside nearby jobs in Berkshire.

Postcodes: GU47, GU17
Area: Berkshire
Nearest towns: Crowthorne (2 miles), Yateley (2 miles), Camberley (2 miles), Farnborough (4 miles)
Pricing: South East, about 10% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

We also cover nearby Crowthorne, Yateley, Camberley, Farnborough, Fleet.

Layer by layer

Your questions answered

How long does a permeable tarmac driveway take in Sandhurst?

Usually 3–5 working days. We book Sandhurst surveys alongside other jobs in Berkshire, and give you dates once the specification is agreed.

Are there planning or highway rules in Sandhurst?

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).

Will someone visit before I get a fixed price in Sandhurst?

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.

Do you cover all of Sandhurst?

We cover Sandhurst including GU47, GU17, and nearby Crowthorne, Yateley, Camberley.

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