Permeable tarmac driveways in Christchurch

Permeable tarmac driveway prices in Christchurch

These Christchurch guide prices reflect rates in the South West, about 3% above our UK midpoint.

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
Porous asphalt drive on a permeable stone base	£82–£129 per m²
Example: 30 m² drive	£2,700–£4,250
Example: 50 m² drive	£4,100–£6,450
Example: 80 m² drive	£6,600–£10,300

As a 2026 guide in Christchurch, permeable tarmac driveway work runs at about £82–£129 per m² including VAT, so a 80 m² drive is roughly £6,600–£10,300. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Covering Christchurch

Christchurch at a glance. Christchurch sits 4 miles from Bournemouth, within our regular Dorset cover.

Postcodes: BH6, BH23, BH7
Area: Dorset
Nearest towns: Bournemouth (4 miles), New Milton (5 miles), Ferndown (7 miles), Poole (9 miles)
Pricing: South West, about 3% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

The same service is available in Bournemouth, New Milton, Ferndown, Poole, Wimborne Minster.

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
Geotextile separating layer on the formation
Overflow to a soakaway or border on slow-draining ground
Edge restraint that does not block the flow

Do I need permission in Christchurch?

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. Any new or widened crossing over the pavement needs approval from the highway authority (the county or unitary council).

Christchurch: common questions

How long will the work take at my Christchurch property?

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

Do you cover all of Christchurch?

We cover Christchurch including BH6, BH23, BH7, and nearby Bournemouth, New Milton, Ferndown.

How much does a permeable tarmac driveway cost in Christchurch?

As a 2026 guide in Christchurch, permeable tarmac driveway work runs at about £82–£129 per m² including VAT, so a 80 m² drive is roughly £6,600–£10,300. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

Can I get a free survey in Christchurch?

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.

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