How much does a new driveway cost?
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By surface, for a two-car driveway
| Surface | Per m², laid | Two-car driveway, fitted |
|---|---|---|
| Block Paving | £80 – £150 | £4,100 – £9,700 |
| Resin Bound | £80 – £180 | £4,100 – £11,050 |
| Tarmac | £40 – £75 | £2,700 – £6,350 |
| Gravel | £25 – £70 | £2,200 – £6,100 |
| Stone Setts | £80 – £120 | £4,100 – £8,350 |
| Pattern Imprinted Concrete | £90 – £140 | £4,450 – £9,250 |
Whether VAT is included varies: some driveway firms are not VAT registered and some quote before VAT. Check each quote says which.
In London and the South East, prices typically run 20–35% higher than these.
By size
| Driveway | Tarmac | Block paving | Resin bound |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 car (about 15–20 m²) | £1,300 – £3,200 | £1,900 – £4,700 | £1,900 – £5,300 |
| 2 cars (about 35–45 m²) | £2,700 – £6,350 | £4,100 – £9,700 | £4,100 – £11,050 |
| 3 or more cars (about 55–70 m²) | £4,100 – £9,450 | £6,300 – £14,700 | £6,300 – £16,800 |
What decides the price
The surface, then the size. After that, the ground underneath: a driveway that needs digging out deeper, or a new sub-base laid from scratch, costs more than one laid over a sound base.
Then the company. The same driveway can be quoted at quite different prices by different firms, which is why each figure is a range.
Already have a front garden rather than a driveway? That is a different job: usually a wall comes down, the council has to approve a dropped kerb, and sometimes you need planning permission. See the planning guide below.
What is included in these prices
Laying the new surface, digging out the old one and laying a new sub-base, and taking the waste away.
Not included: a dropped kerb, if you need one — your council approves and usually builds it (typically £800–£2,500); drainage channels, if your installer finds they are needed (typically £60–£120 a metre); prices in London and the South East typically run 20–35% higher. Whether VAT is included varies: some driveway firms are not VAT registered and some quote before VAT. Check each quote says which.
Planning estimate or quotation?
Every figure on this page is a planning estimate: what a driveway like this typically costs, for budgeting and for judging the quotes you get. It is not a quotation. A quotation comes from an installer after a visit, when the size, the ground underneath and the drainage are known.
Facet Pro narrows the estimate to your own driveway: you outline it on a satellite map, so it is priced at its measured size rather than an average. Your installer confirms the figure on site.
Driveways cost guides
Common questions
How much does a new driveway cost in the UK?
About £2,200 to £11,050 for a two-car driveway, depending on the surface, with groundworks and waste removal included.
What is the cheapest driveway surface?
Gravel, at about £25 to £70 a square metre laid, or £2,200 to £6,100 for a two-car driveway.
How much does a driveway cost per square metre?
Between £25 and £180 a square metre for the surface, depending on the material, plus £30 to £50 a square metre for digging out and a new sub-base.
Does a new driveway need planning permission?
In England, a new driveway over 5 m² that does not let water soak away (or drain to a lawn or border) needs planning permission. Gravel, resin bound and permeable block paving usually do not. Flats, maisonettes and conservation areas can differ — check with your council.
Is a dropped kerb included?
No. If you need one, your council approves it and usually builds it, typically for £800 to £2,500.
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These are planning estimates — not a quotation, and not a survey. Driveway figures come from published UK driveway cost guides, with digging out, a new sub-base and waste removal added. Whether VAT is included varies by installer. Your installer confirms the figure on site. Prices checked October 2026.