Permeable tarmac driveways in Pembroke Dock
Homeowners in Pembroke Dock ask us about permeable tarmac driveways for the same reason: a surface that stays flat, drains properly and still looks tidy in ten years. That comes down to the build underneath.

What does a permeable tarmac driveway cost in Pembroke Dock?
These Pembroke Dock guide prices reflect rates in Wales, about 5% below our UK midpoint.
| Item | Guide 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 |
As a 2026 guide in Pembroke Dock, permeable tarmac driveway work runs at about £76–£119 per m² including VAT, so a 80 m² drive is roughly £6,100–£9,500. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.
Planning and kerb rules for Pembroke Dock
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.
Where we work in and around Pembroke Dock
Pembroke Dock at a glance. We cover Pembroke Dock by grouping surveys with nearby Dyfed jobs; Llanelli is 33 miles away.
- Postcodes
- SA72, SA71
- Area
- Dyfed
- Nearest towns
- Milford Haven (4 miles), Haverfordwest (8 miles)
- Pricing
- Wales, about 5% below our UK midpoint
- Kerb approvals
- The council
Nearby, we work in Milford Haven, Haverfordwest.
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
- Open-graded permeable sub-base, often Type 3 or 4/20 stone
- Edge restraint that does not block the flow
How it is built
Your questions answered
Permeable tarmac driveway cost in Pembroke Dock: what should I budget?
As a 2026 guide in Pembroke Dock, permeable tarmac driveway work runs at about £76–£119 per m² including VAT, so a 80 m² drive is roughly £6,100–£9,500. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.
What approvals apply in Pembroke Dock?
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. Dropped kerbs are approved by the council as highway authority.
Do you work in my part of Pembroke Dock?
We cover Pembroke Dock including SA72, SA71, and nearby Milford Haven, Haverfordwest.
How long will the work take at my Pembroke Dock property?
Usually 3–5 working days. We book Pembroke Dock surveys alongside other jobs in Dyfed, and give you dates once the specification is agreed.
More we do in Pembroke Dock
- Car park and yard repairs
- Car park surfacing
- Tarmac paths and footpaths
- Tar and chip driveways
- Front garden to tarmac driveway
- Tarmac driveway repairs
- Everything in Pembroke Dock
Tell us what you have in mind for Pembroke Dock and we'll book a survey and put the specification in writing.
Permeable tarmac driveways in Pembroke Dock: get a written quote
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