Permeable tarmac driveways in Streatham

Permeable tarmac driveway prices in Streatham

Local guide rates for Streatham (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 Streatham, 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.

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
Overflow to a soakaway or border on slow-draining ground
Edge restraint that does not block the flow

Layer by layer

Rules that apply in Streatham

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.

Streatham: the local details

What applies in Streatham. As one of the larger towns in Greater London, Streatham sees regular survey visits.

Postcodes: SW16, SE27, SW12, SW17, SE21, SE19
Area: Greater London
Nearest towns: Mitcham (2 miles), Brixton (3 miles), Wimbledon (3 miles), Battersea (3 miles)
Pricing: London, about 20% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

The same service is available in Mitcham, Brixton, Wimbledon, Battersea, Croydon.

Your questions answered

Do you cover all of Streatham?

We cover Streatham including SW16, SE27, SW12, SW17, SE21, SE19, and nearby Mitcham, Brixton, Wimbledon.

How quickly can work start in Streatham?

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

Is the survey in Streatham 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.

Permeable tarmac driveway cost in Streatham: what should I budget?

As a 2026 guide in Streatham, 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.

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