Permeable tarmac driveways in Eltham

How much should I budget in Eltham?

Guide prices below are for Eltham, adjusted for London, where surfacing rates run 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 Eltham, permeable tarmac driveway work runs at about £96–£150 per m² including VAT, so a 30 m² drive is roughly £3,150–£4,950. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Where we work in and around Eltham

Survey cover and pricing for Eltham. As one of the larger towns in Greater London, Eltham sees regular survey visits.

Postcodes: SE9, SE12, BR7
Area: Greater London
Nearest towns: Blackheath (2 miles), Welling (3 miles), Catford (3 miles), Greenwich (3 miles)
Pricing: London, about 20% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Nearby, we work in Blackheath, Welling, Catford, Greenwich, Bexley.

Rules that apply in Eltham

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. If the job needs a dropped kerb, the highway authority (the county or unitary council) approves it before any work on the footway.

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
Overflow to a soakaway or border on slow-draining ground

Your questions answered

How much does a permeable tarmac driveway cost in Eltham?

As a 2026 guide in Eltham, permeable tarmac driveway work runs at about £96–£150 per m² including VAT, so a 30 m² drive is roughly £3,150–£4,950. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

How quickly can work start in Eltham?

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

Do you cover all of Eltham?

We cover Eltham including SE9, SE12, BR7, and nearby Blackheath, Welling, Catford.

Is the survey in Eltham 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.

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