Permeable tarmac driveways in Hounslow

What does a permeable tarmac driveway cost in Hounslow?

Local guide rates for Hounslow (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 Hounslow, 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.

What we do on 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?
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

Layer by layer

Covering Hounslow

The key facts for Hounslow. We cover Hounslow as part of our regular Greater London rounds.

Postcodes: TW3, TW4, TW2
Area: Greater London
Nearest towns: Isleworth (1 mile), Heston (1 mile), Feltham (3 miles), Southall (3 miles)
Pricing: London, about 20% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

The same service is available in Isleworth, Heston, Feltham, Southall, Greenford.

Planning and kerb rules for Hounslow

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. A vehicle crossing over the footway is a separate approval, from the highway authority (the county or unitary council).

Questions about permeable tarmac driveways in Hounslow

Do you cover all of Hounslow?

We cover Hounslow including TW3, TW4, TW2, and nearby Isleworth, Heston, Feltham.

How long will the work take at my Hounslow property?

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

What approvals apply in Hounslow?

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).

Can I get a free survey in Hounslow?

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.

Other work in Hounslow

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