Permeable tarmac driveways in Waterlooville

How much should I budget in Waterlooville?

Guide prices below are for Waterlooville, adjusted for the South East, where surfacing rates run about 10% above our UK midpoint.

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
Porous asphalt drive on a permeable stone base	£88–£138 per m²
Example: 30 m² drive	£2,900–£4,550
Example: 50 m² drive	£4,400–£6,900
Example: 80 m² drive	£7,050–£11,000

As a 2026 guide in Waterlooville, permeable tarmac driveway work runs at about £88–£138 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £4,400–£6,900. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

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?
Geotextile separating layer on the formation
Open-graded permeable sub-base, often Type 3 or 4/20 stone
Porous asphalt binder and surface courses
Edge restraint that does not block the flow

Rules that apply in Waterlooville

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).

Where we work in and around Waterlooville

Survey cover and pricing for Waterlooville. Waterlooville sits 16 miles from Southampton, within our regular Hampshire cover.

Postcodes: PO7, PO8, PO6
Area: Hampshire
Nearest towns: Havant (3 miles), Emsworth (5 miles), Portsmouth (6 miles), Fareham (7 miles)
Pricing: South East, about 10% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Nearby, we work in Havant, Emsworth, Portsmouth, Fareham, Hayling Island.

Questions about permeable tarmac driveways in Waterlooville

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

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.

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

As a 2026 guide in Waterlooville, permeable tarmac driveway work runs at about £88–£138 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £4,400–£6,900. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

Do I need permission for a permeable tarmac driveway in Waterlooville?

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).

How quickly can work start in Waterlooville?

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

Also in Waterlooville

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