Tar and chip driveways in East Dereham

Tar and chip driveway prices in East Dereham

These East Dereham 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 East Dereham, tar and chip driveway work runs at about £47–£79 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £2,350–£3,950. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Where we work in and around East Dereham

East Dereham at a glance. East Dereham is covered on our Norfolk rounds, 16 miles from Norwich.

Postcodes: NR19, NR20
Area: Norfolk
Nearest towns: Norwich (16 miles), Thetford (20 miles), North Walsham (21 miles), King's Lynn (23 miles)
Pricing: East of England, about 5% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

The same service is available in Norwich, Thetford, North Walsham, King's Lynn.

How it is built

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 East Dereham

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 East Dereham

How long does a tar and chip driveway take in East Dereham?

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

How much does a tar and chip driveway cost in East Dereham?

As a 2026 guide in East Dereham, tar and chip driveway work runs at about £47–£79 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £2,350–£3,950. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

Is the survey in East Dereham 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 East Dereham?

We cover East Dereham including NR19, NR20, and nearby Norwich, Thetford, North Walsham.

Also in East Dereham

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