Tar and chip driveways in Greater London
Looking for tar and chip driveways in Greater London? Start with a guide price, then a survey that turns it into a fixed, written specification.
How much does a tar and chip driveway cost in Greater London?
Rates in Greater London follow London, about 20% above our UK midpoint.
| Item | Guide price (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Tar and chip drive with a new sub-base | £54–£90 per m² |
| Example: 50 m² drive | £2,700–£4,500 |
| Example: 100 m² drive | £5,400–£9,000 |
| Example: 200 m² drive | £10,250–£17,100 |
Towns we cover in Greater London
- Brent
- Islington
- Westminster
- Bexley
- Barking
- Sutton
- Croydon
- Ilford
- Enfield
- Harrow
- Tottenham
- Walthamstow
- Dagenham
- Romford
- Hayes
- Fulham
- Edmonton
- Southall
- Putney
- Battersea
- Purley
- Peckham
- Chingford
- Uxbridge
- Wimbledon
- Brixton
- Hounslow
- Finchley
- Cricklewood
- Mitcham
- Feltham
- Acton
- Beckenham
- Chelsea
- Streatham
- South Croydon
- Leytonstone
- Eltham
- Morden
- Carshalton
- Catford
- Willesden
- Canning Town
- Holloway
- Welling
- Shepherds Bush
- Surbiton
- Greenford
- Heston
- Stratford
- Chiswick
- Thamesmead
- Ruislip
- Greenwich
- Barnet
- Kilburn
- Wood Green
- Muswell Hill
- Bow
- Highbury
- Camden Town
- Northolt
- Coulsdon
- Hornchurch
- Blackheath
- Isleworth
Postcode areas: BR, CR, DA, E, EC, EN, HA, IG, KT, N, NW, RM, SE, SL, SM, SW, TW, UB, W, WC.
What is included?
Tar and chip, also called surface dressing, is a layer of bitumen sprayed onto a prepared base and immediately covered with stone chippings, which are rolled in so the surface looks like gravel but behaves like a bound drive.
- 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
- Second coat where a double dressing is specified
Rules in Greater London
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).
Tar and chip driveways in Greater London: questions
How much does a tar and chip driveway cost in Greater London?
As a 2026 guide, about £54–£90 per m² inc VAT in Greater London. The survey confirms a fixed price.
Which towns in Greater London do you cover?
Brent, Islington, Westminster, Bexley, Barking, Sutton, Croydon, Ilford and more.
How long does a tar and chip driveway take?
Often 1–3 days depending on base work.
Can tar and chip go over my old tarmac?
Yes, if the old tarmac is sound. It is a cost-effective way to refresh a tired drive with a new look.
Other services in Greater London
Get a written tarmac 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