Tar and chip driveways in Blackheath

Tar and chip driveway prices in Blackheath

Local guide rates for Blackheath (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

As a 2026 guide in Blackheath, tar and chip driveway work runs at about £54–£90 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £2,700–£4,500. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Blackheath: the local details

Survey cover and pricing for Blackheath. We cover Blackheath as part of our regular Greater London rounds.

Postcodes: SE3, SE13, SE7
Area: Greater London
Nearest towns: Greenwich (1 mile), Catford (2 miles), Eltham (2 miles), Peckham (3 miles)
Pricing: London, about 20% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

The same service is available in Greenwich, Catford, Eltham, Peckham, Canning Town.

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.

Hot bitumen or emulsion sprayed evenly
Chippings spread straight onto the binder
Rolled to bed the stones in
Loose surplus chippings swept up after a few days
Second coat where a double dressing is specified

Planning and kerb rules for Blackheath

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).

Your questions answered

How long does a tar and chip driveway take in Blackheath?

Often 1–3 days depending on base work. We book Blackheath surveys alongside other jobs in Greater London, and give you dates once the specification is agreed.

Can I get a free survey in Blackheath?

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.

Are there planning or highway rules in Blackheath?

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).

Which Blackheath postcodes do you cover?

We cover Blackheath including SE3, SE13, SE7, and nearby Greenwich, Catford, Eltham.

Also in Blackheath

Send us a postcode, a rough size and a photo or two, and we'll come back with survey dates for Blackheath.