Permeable tarmac driveways in Edmonton

What does a permeable tarmac driveway cost in Edmonton?

Local guide rates for Edmonton (London, about 20% above our UK midpoint):

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
Porous asphalt drive on a permeable stone base	£96–£150 per m²
Example: 30 m² drive	£3,150–£4,950
Example: 50 m² drive	£4,800–£7,500
Example: 80 m² drive	£7,700–£12,000

As a 2026 guide in Edmonton, permeable tarmac driveway work runs at about £96–£150 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £4,800–£7,500. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

The build-up we price

What is included in a permeable tarmac driveway?

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

Where we work in and around Edmonton

Survey cover and pricing for Edmonton. Edmonton is one of the bigger places we cover in Greater London, so survey slots come round regularly.

Postcodes: N9
Area: Greater London
Nearest towns: Tottenham (2 miles), Enfield (2 miles), Chingford (3 miles), Walthamstow (3 miles)
Pricing: London, about 20% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

We also cover nearby Tottenham, Enfield, Chingford, Walthamstow, Wood Green.

Rules that apply in Edmonton

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

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

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.

How long will the work take at my Edmonton property?

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

Do you cover all of Edmonton?

We cover Edmonton including N9, and nearby Tottenham, Enfield, Chingford.

What is the price of a permeable tarmac driveway in Edmonton?

As a 2026 guide in Edmonton, permeable tarmac driveway work runs at about £96–£150 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £4,800–£7,500. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

More we do in Edmonton

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