Tar and chip driveways in Hemel Hempstead

What does a tar and chip driveway cost in Hemel Hempstead?

Guide prices below are for Hemel Hempstead, adjusted for the East of England, where surfacing rates run 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 Hemel Hempstead, tar and chip driveway work runs at about £47–£79 per m² including VAT, so a 200 m² drive is roughly £9,000–£14,950. 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.

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
Loose surplus chippings swept up after a few days

How it is built

Rules that apply in Hemel Hempstead

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. A vehicle crossing over the footway is a separate approval, from the highway authority (the county or unitary council).

Covering Hemel Hempstead

Hemel Hempstead at a glance. We cover Hemel Hempstead as part of our regular Hertfordshire rounds.

Postcodes: HP2, HP3, HP1, WD4
Area: Hertfordshire
Nearest towns: Berkhamsted (5 miles), St Albans (5 miles), Harpenden (6 miles), Watford (7 miles)
Pricing: East of England, about 5% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Close to Hemel Hempstead: Berkhamsted, St Albans, Harpenden, Watford, Chesham.

Hemel Hempstead: common questions

Is the survey in Hemel Hempstead free?

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.

Do you work in my part of Hemel Hempstead?

We cover Hemel Hempstead including HP2, HP3, HP1, WD4, and nearby Berkhamsted, St Albans, Harpenden.

How long does a tar and chip driveway take in Hemel Hempstead?

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

Do I need permission for a tar and chip driveway in Hemel Hempstead?

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 Hemel Hempstead

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