Permeable tarmac driveways in Hertford

Permeable tarmac driveway prices in Hertford

For Hertford, we apply the East of England rate, about 5% above our UK midpoint. Your survey turns these ranges into a fixed price.

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
Porous asphalt drive on a permeable stone base	£84–£131 per m²
Example: 30 m² drive	£2,750–£4,350
Example: 50 m² drive	£4,200–£6,550
Example: 80 m² drive	£6,700–£10,500

As a 2026 guide in Hertford, permeable tarmac driveway work runs at about £84–£131 per m² including VAT, so a 30 m² drive is roughly £2,750–£4,350. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Where we work in and around Hertford

The key facts for Hertford. We cover Hertford by grouping surveys with nearby Hertfordshire jobs; Watford is 17 miles away.

Postcodes: SG13, SG14
Area: Hertfordshire
Nearest towns: Ware (2 miles), Hoddesdon (4 miles), Welwyn Garden City (6 miles), Hatfield (7 miles)
Pricing: East of England, about 5% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Close to Hertford: Ware, Hoddesdon, Welwyn Garden City, Hatfield, Cheshunt.

Planning and kerb rules for Hertford

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.

How it is built

What we do on 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
Porous asphalt binder and surface courses
Overflow to a soakaway or border on slow-draining ground
Edge restraint that does not block the flow

Questions about permeable tarmac driveways in Hertford

Can I get a free survey in Hertford?

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 cover all of Hertford?

We cover Hertford including SG13, SG14, and nearby Ware, Hoddesdon, Welwyn Garden City.

How much does a permeable tarmac driveway cost in Hertford?

As a 2026 guide in Hertford, permeable tarmac driveway work runs at about £84–£131 per m² including VAT, so a 30 m² drive is roughly £2,750–£4,350. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

How quickly can work start in Hertford?

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

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