Tar and chip driveways in Stratford-upon-Avon
Homeowners in Stratford-upon-Avon ask us about tar and chip driveways for the same reason: a surface that stays flat, drains properly and still looks tidy in ten years. That comes down to the build underneath.
What does a tar and chip driveway cost in Stratford-upon-Avon?
Guide prices below are for Stratford-upon-Avon, adjusted for the West Midlands, where surfacing rates run in line with our UK midpoint.
| Item | Guide price (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Tar and chip drive with a new sub-base | £45–£75 per m² |
| Example: 50 m² drive | £2,250–£3,750 |
| Example: 100 m² drive | £4,500–£7,500 |
| Example: 200 m² drive | £8,550–£14,250 |
As a 2026 guide in Stratford-upon-Avon, tar and chip driveway work runs at about £45–£75 per m² including VAT, so a 100 m² drive is roughly £4,500–£7,500. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.
Where we work in and around Stratford-upon-Avon
The key facts for Stratford-upon-Avon. Stratford-upon-Avon sits 25 miles from Nuneaton, within our regular Warwickshire cover.
- Postcodes
- CV37
- Area
- Warwickshire
- Nearest towns
- Warwick (8 miles), Leamington Spa (10 miles), Kenilworth (12 miles), Bedworth (22 miles)
- Pricing
- West Midlands, in line with our UK midpoint
- Kerb approvals
- The highway authority
Close to Stratford-upon-Avon: Warwick, Leamington Spa, Kenilworth, Bedworth, Rugby.
How it is built
Do I need permission in Stratford-upon-Avon?
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 is included in a tar and chip driveway?
Hot bitumen sprayed and dressed with rolled stone chippings for a gravel look that stays put.
- 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
- Second coat where a double dressing is specified
Stratford-upon-Avon: common questions
Do you work in my part of Stratford-upon-Avon?
We cover Stratford-upon-Avon including CV37, and nearby Warwick, Leamington Spa, Kenilworth.
Is the survey in Stratford-upon-Avon 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 I need permission for a tar and chip driveway in Stratford-upon-Avon?
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).
How quickly can work start in Stratford-upon-Avon?
Often 1–3 days depending on base work. We book Stratford-upon-Avon surveys alongside other jobs in Warwickshire, and give you dates once the specification is agreed.
Other work in Stratford-upon-Avon
- Car park resurfacing
- Tarmac paths and footpaths
- Permeable tarmac driveways
- Front garden to tarmac driveway
- Car park and yard repairs
- Car park surfacing
- Everything in Stratford-upon-Avon
Tell us what you have in mind for Stratford-upon-Avon and we'll book a survey and put the specification in writing.
Tar and chip driveways in Stratford-upon-Avon: get a written 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