Tar and chip driveways in Enfield

How much should I budget in Enfield?

Local guide rates for Enfield (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 Enfield, tar and chip driveway work runs at about £54–£90 per m² including VAT, so a 100 m² drive is roughly £5,400–£9,000. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

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.

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

Covering Enfield

The key facts for Enfield. We cover Enfield as part of our regular Greater London rounds.

Postcodes: EN2, EN1, N21, EN3, N14
Area: Greater London
Nearest towns: Edmonton (2 miles), Tottenham (3 miles), Wood Green (4 miles), Chingford (4 miles)
Pricing: London, about 20% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

The same service is available in Edmonton, Tottenham, Wood Green, Chingford, Cheshunt.

The build-up we price

Planning and kerb rules for Enfield

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).

Questions about tar and chip driveways in Enfield

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

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

Are there planning or highway rules in Enfield?

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).

What is the price of a tar and chip driveway in Enfield?

As a 2026 guide in Enfield, tar and chip driveway work runs at about £54–£90 per m² including VAT, so a 100 m² drive is roughly £5,400–£9,000. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

Can I get a free survey in Enfield?

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 Enfield

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