Tar and chip driveways in Fulham

What does a tar and chip driveway cost in Fulham?

These Fulham guide prices reflect rates in 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 Fulham, 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.

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Fulham: the local details

What applies in Fulham. As one of the larger towns in Greater London, Fulham sees regular survey visits.

Postcodes: SW6, SW5
Area: Greater London
Nearest towns: Chelsea (1 mile), Putney (2 miles), Battersea (2 miles), Shepherds Bush (2 miles)
Pricing: London, about 20% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

We also cover nearby Chelsea, Putney, Battersea, Shepherds Bush, Chiswick.

Rules that apply in Fulham

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.

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

Questions about tar and chip driveways in Fulham

Tar and chip driveway cost in Fulham: what should I budget?

As a 2026 guide in Fulham, 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.

Do you work in my part of Fulham?

We cover Fulham including SW6, SW5, and nearby Chelsea, Putney, Battersea.

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

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

Are there planning or highway rules in Fulham?

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).

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