Tar and chip driveways in Kingston upon Hull
Homeowners in Kingston upon Hull ask us about tar and chip driveways for the same reason: a surface that stays flat, drains properly and still looks tidy in ten years. That comes down to the build underneath.

What does a tar and chip driveway cost in Kingston upon Hull?
These Kingston upon Hull guide prices reflect rates in Yorkshire and the Humber, about 4% below our UK midpoint.
| Item | Guide price (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Tar and chip drive with a new sub-base | £43–£72 per m² |
| Example: 50 m² drive | £2,150–£3,600 |
| Example: 100 m² drive | £4,300–£7,200 |
| Example: 200 m² drive | £8,200–£13,700 |
As a 2026 guide in Kingston upon Hull, tar and chip driveway work runs at about £43–£72 per m² including VAT, so a 100 m² drive is roughly £4,300–£7,200. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.
Covering Kingston upon Hull
What applies in Kingston upon Hull. We cover Kingston upon Hull as part of our regular East Riding of Yorkshire rounds.
- Postcodes
- HU1, HU2, HU3, HU5, HU9, HU8, HU4, HU6
- Area
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- Nearest towns
- Beverley (8 miles), Brough (10 miles), Driffield (19 miles), Goole (22 miles)
- Pricing
- Yorkshire and the Humber, about 4% below our UK midpoint
- Kerb approvals
- The highway authority
Close to Kingston upon Hull: Beverley, Brough, Driffield, Goole, Bridlington.
What the price covers
Hot bitumen sprayed and dressed with rolled stone chippings for a gravel look that stays put.
- Edges set with kerbs, setts or cobbles
- Hot bitumen or emulsion sprayed evenly
- Rolled to bed the stones in
- Loose surplus chippings swept up after a few days
- Second coat where a double dressing is specified
Rules that apply in Kingston upon Hull
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.
Your questions answered
How long will the work take at my Kingston upon Hull property?
Often 1–3 days depending on base work. We book Kingston upon Hull surveys alongside other jobs in the East Riding of Yorkshire, and give you dates once the specification is agreed.
Do you work in my part of Kingston upon Hull?
We cover Kingston upon Hull including HU1, HU2, HU3, HU5, HU9, HU8, and nearby Beverley, Brough, Driffield.
What is the price of a tar and chip driveway in Kingston upon Hull?
As a 2026 guide in Kingston upon Hull, tar and chip driveway work runs at about £43–£72 per m² including VAT, so a 100 m² drive is roughly £4,300–£7,200. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.
Can I get a free survey in Kingston upon Hull?
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 Kingston upon Hull
- Private and access road surfacing
- Car park and yard repairs
- Tarmac driveway resurfacing
- Red tarmac driveways
- Front garden to tarmac driveway
- Tarmac driveway repairs
- Everything in Kingston upon Hull
Ready for a price in Kingston upon Hull? Use the guide price tool or send the form, and we'll arrange a visit.
Tar and chip driveways in Kingston upon Hull: 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