Permeable tarmac driveways in Grays

Permeable tarmac driveway prices in Grays

Local guide rates for Grays (the East of England, about 5% above our UK midpoint):

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
Porous asphalt drive on a permeable stone base	£84–£131 per m²
Example: 30 m² drive	£2,750–£4,350
Example: 50 m² drive	£4,200–£6,550
Example: 80 m² drive	£6,700–£10,500

As a 2026 guide in Grays, permeable tarmac driveway work runs at about £84–£131 per m² including VAT, so a 30 m² drive is roughly £2,750–£4,350. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Grays: the local details

Grays at a glance. As one of the larger towns in Essex, Grays sees regular survey visits.

Postcodes: RM17, RM16, RM20
Area: Essex
Nearest towns: Swanscombe (2 miles), South Ockendon (3 miles), Gravesend (3 miles), Dartford (5 miles)
Pricing: East of England, about 5% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Nearby, we work in Swanscombe, South Ockendon, Gravesend, Dartford, Stanford-le-Hope.

What is included in a permeable tarmac driveway?

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

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
Porous asphalt binder and surface courses
Edge restraint that does not block the flow

How it is built

Do I need permission in Grays?

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).

Your questions answered

How quickly can work start in Grays?

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

Is the survey in Grays free?

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 I need permission for a permeable tarmac driveway in Grays?

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).

Do you cover all of Grays?

We cover Grays including RM17, RM16, RM20, and nearby Swanscombe, South Ockendon, Gravesend.

Also in Grays

Tell us what you have in mind for Grays and we'll book a survey and put the specification in writing.