Driveways and paths

Permeable tarmac driveways in Dyfed

We survey and price permeable tarmac driveways across Dyfed, from Llanelli to Ammanford and Aberystwyth, with every layer written into the quote.

DYFED GUIDE£76–£119 per m² inc VAT
Porous asphalt driveway draining after rain with no standing water, typical of permeable tarmac driveway work

How much does a permeable tarmac driveway cost in Dyfed?

Rates in Dyfed follow Wales, about 5% below our UK midpoint.

ItemGuide price (inc VAT)
Porous asphalt drive on a permeable stone base£76–£119 per m²
Example: 30 m² drive£2,500–£3,900
Example: 50 m² drive£3,800–£5,950
Example: 80 m² drive£6,100–£9,500

Towns we cover in Dyfed

Postcode areas: SA, SY.

What is included?

A permeable tarmac drive uses porous asphalt, a mix with fewer fine particles so water passes through the gaps, laid on an open-graded stone base that stores the rain and lets it soak into the ground.

  • Ground check: how fast does the soil drain?
  • Geotextile separating layer on the formation
  • 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
  • Edge restraint that does not block the flow

Rules in Dyfed

In Wales, new front hardstanding should be porous or drain to a permeable area within the property, and work covering 100 m² or more with drainage effects usually needs SAB approval first. Any new or widened crossing over the pavement needs approval from the council as highway authority.

Permeable tarmac driveways in Dyfed: questions

How much does a permeable tarmac driveway cost in Dyfed?

As a 2026 guide, about £76–£119 per m² inc VAT in Dyfed. The survey confirms a fixed price.

Which towns in Dyfed do you cover?

Llanelli, Ammanford, Aberystwyth, Carmarthen, Haverfordwest, Milford Haven, Pembroke Dock.

How long does a permeable tarmac driveway take?

Usually 3–5 working days.

Does porous asphalt work on clay soil?

It can, but clay drains slowly, so the stone base is made deeper to store water and may need an overflow to a soakaway or border. We check how the ground drains before recommending it.

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Send a postcode and a rough size and we'll arrange a survey. Every quote lists the layers, edging, drainage and VAT.

  • Surface courseDEPTH + MIX
  • Binder courseDEPTH + MIX
  • Sub-baseDEPTH + MATERIAL
  • Edges, drainage, VATITEMISED
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