Tar and chip driveways in Bideford
A good tar and chip driveway in Bideford looks the same as a poor one on the day it is laid. The difference shows a few winters later, which is why our quotes list what goes underneath.
How much should I budget in Bideford?
These Bideford guide prices reflect rates in the South West, about 3% above our UK midpoint.
| Item | Guide price (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Tar and chip drive with a new sub-base | £46–£77 per m² |
| Example: 50 m² drive | £2,300–£3,850 |
| Example: 100 m² drive | £4,650–£7,700 |
| Example: 200 m² drive | £8,800–£14,700 |
As a 2026 guide in Bideford, tar and chip driveway work runs at about £46–£77 per m² including VAT, so a 200 m² drive is roughly £8,800–£14,700. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.
How it is built
Where we work in and around Bideford
Survey cover and pricing for Bideford. Smaller towns such as Bideford are surveyed alongside nearby jobs in Devon.
- Postcodes
- EX39, EX38
- Area
- Devon
- Nearest towns
- Barnstaple (8 miles)
- Pricing
- South West, about 3% above our UK midpoint
- Kerb approvals
- The highway authority
We also cover nearby Barnstaple.
Planning and kerb rules for Bideford
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).
What we do on a tar and chip driveway
Hot bitumen sprayed and dressed with rolled stone chippings for a gravel look that stays put.
- Base prepared: new MOT Type 1 sub-base, or an existing sound tarmac or stone base
- Edges set with kerbs, setts or cobbles
- Hot bitumen or emulsion sprayed evenly
- Chippings spread straight onto the binder
- Loose surplus chippings swept up after a few days
Bideford: common questions
Do you cover all of Bideford?
We cover Bideford including EX39, EX38, and nearby Barnstaple.
What approvals apply in Bideford?
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 Bideford?
Often 1–3 days depending on base work. We book Bideford surveys alongside other jobs in Devon, and give you dates once the specification is agreed.
Will someone visit before I get a fixed price in Bideford?
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 Bideford
- Tarmac driveway resurfacing
- Red tarmac driveways
- Front garden to tarmac driveway
- Car park and yard repairs
- Car park resurfacing
- Car park surfacing
- Everything in Bideford
Questions about tar and chip driveways in Bideford? Call, WhatsApp or use the form, and we'll talk it through.
Tar and chip driveways in Bideford: get a written quote
Send a postcode and a rough size and we'll arrange a survey. Every quote lists the layers, edging, drainage and VAT.
- Surface courseDEPTH + MIX
- Binder courseDEPTH + MIX
- Sub-baseDEPTH + MATERIAL
- Edges, drainage, VATITEMISED