Tar and chip driveways in Bishops Stortford

What does a tar and chip driveway cost in Bishops Stortford?

These Bishops Stortford guide prices reflect rates in the East of England, about 5% above our UK midpoint.

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
Tar and chip drive with a new sub-base	£47–£79 per m²
Example: 50 m² drive	£2,350–£3,950
Example: 100 m² drive	£4,700–£7,900
Example: 200 m² drive	£9,000–£14,950

As a 2026 guide in Bishops Stortford, tar and chip driveway work runs at about £47–£79 per m² including VAT, so a 100 m² drive is roughly £4,700–£7,900. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

What is included in a tar and chip driveway?

Hot bitumen sprayed and dressed with rolled stone chippings for a gravel look that stays put.

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
Rolled to bed the stones in
Second coat where a double dressing is specified

Planning and kerb rules for Bishops Stortford

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).

Bishops Stortford: the local details

The key facts for Bishops Stortford. Bishops Stortford sits 28 miles from Watford, within our regular Hertfordshire cover.

Postcodes: CM23, CM24, CM22, SG10, SG11
Area: Hertfordshire
Nearest towns: Harlow (7 miles), Ware (9 miles), Hoddesdon (10 miles), Saffron Walden (11 miles)
Pricing: East of England, about 5% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Nearby, we work in Harlow, Ware, Hoddesdon, Saffron Walden, Hertford.

Your questions answered

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

As a 2026 guide in Bishops Stortford, tar and chip driveway work runs at about £47–£79 per m² including VAT, so a 100 m² drive is roughly £4,700–£7,900. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

Will someone visit before I get a fixed price in Bishops Stortford?

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.

How long will the work take at my Bishops Stortford property?

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

Are there planning or highway rules in Bishops Stortford?

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).

Other work in Bishops Stortford

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