Permeable tarmac driveways in Irlam

How much should I budget in Irlam?

Local guide rates for Irlam (the North West, about 3% below our UK midpoint):

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
Porous asphalt drive on a permeable stone base	£78–£121 per m²
Example: 30 m² drive	£2,550–£4,000
Example: 50 m² drive	£3,900–£6,050
Example: 80 m² drive	£6,200–£9,700

As a 2026 guide in Irlam, permeable tarmac driveway work runs at about £78–£121 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £3,900–£6,050. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Irlam: the local details

Irlam at a glance. We cover Irlam by grouping surveys with nearby Greater Manchester jobs; Manchester is 8 miles away.

Postcodes: M44, M31, WA13
Area: Greater Manchester
Nearest towns: Urmston (3 miles), Sale (4 miles), Stretford (4 miles), Eccles (5 miles)
Pricing: North West, about 3% below our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

The same service is available in Urmston, Sale, Stretford, Eccles, Altrincham.

The build-up we price

Planning and kerb rules for Irlam

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).

What we do on a permeable tarmac driveway

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

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
Edge restraint that does not block the flow

Irlam: common questions

Can I get a free survey in Irlam?

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 you work in my part of Irlam?

We cover Irlam including M44, M31, WA13, and nearby Urmston, Sale, Stretford.

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

As a 2026 guide in Irlam, permeable tarmac driveway work runs at about £78–£121 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £3,900–£6,050. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

How long does a permeable tarmac driveway take in Irlam?

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

More we do in Irlam

Send us a postcode, a rough size and a photo or two, and we'll come back with survey dates for Irlam.