Permeable tarmac driveways in Burgess Hill

Permeable tarmac driveway prices in Burgess Hill

Guide prices below are for Burgess Hill, 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 Burgess Hill, permeable tarmac driveway work runs at about £88–£138 per m² including VAT, so a 30 m² drive is roughly £2,900–£4,550. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Where we work in and around Burgess Hill

The key facts for Burgess Hill. Burgess Hill is 11 miles from Crawley, and we survey there as part of West Sussex cover.

Postcodes: RH15, BN6
Area: West Sussex
Nearest towns: Haywards Heath (3 miles), Lewes (8 miles), Portslade (9 miles), Hove (9 miles)
Pricing: South East, about 10% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

The same service is available in Haywards Heath, Lewes, Portslade, Hove, Brighton.

Do I need permission in Burgess Hill?

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 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
Overflow to a soakaway or border on slow-draining ground

Burgess Hill: common questions

How long will the work take at my Burgess Hill property?

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

How much does a permeable tarmac driveway cost in Burgess Hill?

As a 2026 guide in Burgess Hill, permeable tarmac driveway work runs at about £88–£138 per m² including VAT, so a 30 m² drive is roughly £2,900–£4,550. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

Do I need permission for a permeable tarmac driveway in Burgess Hill?

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).

Will someone visit before I get a fixed price in Burgess Hill?

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.

Other work in Burgess Hill

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