Tar and chip driveways in North Yorkshire
We survey and price tar and chip driveways across North Yorkshire, from York to Middlesbrough and Harrogate, with every layer written into the quote.
How much does a tar and chip driveway cost in North Yorkshire?
Rates in North Yorkshire follow Yorkshire and the Humber, about 4% below our UK midpoint.
| Item | Guide price (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Tar and chip drive with a new sub-base | £43–£72 per m² |
| Example: 50 m² drive | £2,150–£3,600 |
| Example: 100 m² drive | £4,300–£7,200 |
| Example: 200 m² drive | £8,200–£13,700 |
Towns we cover in North Yorkshire
Postcode areas: DL, HG, TS, YO.
What is included?
Tar and chip, also called surface dressing, is a layer of bitumen sprayed onto a prepared base and immediately covered with stone chippings, which are rolled in so the surface looks like gravel but behaves like a bound drive.
- 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
- Chippings spread straight onto the binder
- Rolled to bed the stones in
- Loose surplus chippings swept up after a few days
Rules in North Yorkshire
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).
Tar and chip driveways in North Yorkshire: questions
How much does a tar and chip driveway cost in North Yorkshire?
As a 2026 guide, about £43–£72 per m² inc VAT in North Yorkshire. The survey confirms a fixed price.
Which towns in North Yorkshire do you cover?
York, Middlesbrough, Harrogate, Scarborough, Redcar, Selby, Thornaby, Yarm and more.
How long does a tar and chip driveway take?
Often 1–3 days depending on base work.
How much does a tar and chip driveway cost?
As a 2026 guide, about £45–£75 per m² including VAT with a new sub-base. On an existing sound base it costs less; the saving over tarmac grows on bigger areas because spraying is quick once the equipment is on site.
Other services in North Yorkshire
Get a written tarmac quote
Send a postcode and a rough size and we'll arrange a survey. Every quote lists the layers, edging, drainage and VAT.
- Surface courseDEPTH + MIX
- Binder courseDEPTH + MIX
- Sub-baseDEPTH + MATERIAL
- Edges, drainage, VATITEMISED