Tar and chip driveways in Horsham

What does a tar and chip driveway cost in Horsham?

Local guide rates for Horsham (the South East, about 10% above our UK midpoint):

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
Tar and chip drive with a new sub-base	£50–£82 per m²
Example: 50 m² drive	£2,500–£4,100
Example: 100 m² drive	£4,950–£8,250
Example: 200 m² drive	£9,400–£15,700

As a 2026 guide in Horsham, tar and chip driveway work runs at about £50–£82 per m² including VAT, so a 200 m² drive is roughly £9,400–£15,700. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Planning and kerb rules for Horsham

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 the price covers

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

Edges set with kerbs, setts or cobbles
Hot bitumen or emulsion sprayed evenly
Chippings spread straight onto the binder
Loose surplus chippings swept up after a few days
Second coat where a double dressing is specified

Where we work in and around Horsham

Survey cover and pricing for Horsham. Horsham sits 7 miles from Crawley, within our regular West Sussex cover.

Postcodes: RH12, RH13
Area: West Sussex
Nearest towns: Crawley (7 miles), Horley (11 miles), Haywards Heath (11 miles), Burgess Hill (11 miles)
Pricing: South East, about 10% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

The same service is available in Crawley, Horley, Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill, Dorking.

Questions about tar and chip driveways in Horsham

Are there planning or highway rules in Horsham?

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).

Is the survey in Horsham 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.

How long will the work take at my Horsham property?

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

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

As a 2026 guide in Horsham, tar and chip driveway work runs at about £50–£82 per m² including VAT, so a 200 m² drive is roughly £9,400–£15,700. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

More we do in Horsham

Send us a postcode, a rough size and a photo or two, and we'll come back with survey dates for Horsham.