Permeable tarmac driveways in Porthcawl

How much should I budget in Porthcawl?

These Porthcawl guide prices reflect rates in Wales, about 5% below our UK midpoint.

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
Porous asphalt drive on a permeable stone base	£76–£119 per m²
Example: 30 m² drive	£2,500–£3,900
Example: 50 m² drive	£3,800–£5,950
Example: 80 m² drive	£6,100–£9,500

As a 2026 guide in Porthcawl, permeable tarmac driveway work runs at about £76–£119 per m² including VAT, so a 80 m² drive is roughly £6,100–£9,500. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Covering Porthcawl

What applies in Porthcawl. Smaller towns such as Porthcawl are surveyed alongside nearby jobs in Mid Glamorgan.

Postcodes: CF36
Area: Mid Glamorgan
Nearest towns: Pyle (3 miles), Bridgend (6 miles), Maesteg (9 miles), Pencoed (9 miles)
Pricing: Wales, about 5% below our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The council

Close to Porthcawl: Pyle, Bridgend, Maesteg, Pencoed, Llantwit Major.

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?
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
Porous asphalt binder and surface courses

Planning and kerb rules for Porthcawl

In Wales, new front hardstanding should be porous or drain to a permeable area within the property, and work covering 100 m² or more with drainage effects usually needs SAB approval first. A vehicle crossing over the footway is a separate approval, from the council as highway authority.

Porthcawl: common questions

Do you work in my part of Porthcawl?

We cover Porthcawl including CF36, and nearby Pyle, Bridgend, Maesteg.

How much does a permeable tarmac driveway cost in Porthcawl?

As a 2026 guide in Porthcawl, permeable tarmac driveway work runs at about £76–£119 per m² including VAT, so a 80 m² drive is roughly £6,100–£9,500. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

What approvals apply in Porthcawl?

In Wales, new front hardstanding should be porous or drain to a permeable area within the property, and work covering 100 m² or more with drainage effects usually needs SAB approval first. Dropped kerbs are approved by the council as highway authority.

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

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.

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