Permeable tarmac driveways in Hereford

How much should I budget in Hereford?

Local guide rates for Hereford (the West Midlands, in line with our UK midpoint):

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
Porous asphalt drive on a permeable stone base	£80–£125 per m²
Example: 30 m² drive	£2,650–£4,100
Example: 50 m² drive	£4,000–£6,250
Example: 80 m² drive	£6,400–£10,000

As a 2026 guide in Hereford, permeable tarmac driveway work runs at about £80–£125 per m² including VAT, so a 80 m² drive is roughly £6,400–£10,000. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

The build-up we price

Where we work in and around Hereford

What applies in Hereford. Hereford is under a mile from Hereford, and we survey there as part of Herefordshire cover.

Postcodes: HR1, HR4, HR2
Area: Herefordshire
Nearest towns: Ross-on-Wye (12 miles), Leominster (12 miles), Ledbury (12 miles)
Pricing: West Midlands, in line with our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Close to Hereford: Ross-on-Wye, Leominster, Ledbury.

What is included in 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?
Dig out deeper than a standard drive to fit the storage layer
Porous asphalt binder and surface courses
Overflow to a soakaway or border on slow-draining ground
Edge restraint that does not block the flow

Planning and kerb rules for Hereford

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).

Hereford: common questions

How long will the work take at my Hereford property?

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

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

As a 2026 guide in Hereford, permeable tarmac driveway work runs at about £80–£125 per m² including VAT, so a 80 m² drive is roughly £6,400–£10,000. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

What approvals apply in Hereford?

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 Hereford?

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.

More we do in Hereford

Tell us what you have in mind for Hereford and we'll book a survey and put the specification in writing.