New driveway cost: what it really costs in 2026
A Qome Snap Guide: quick, honest and no guff. Approximate figures, adjusted to your region inside Qome.
Snap answer
£70 – £135 /m²
Tarmac starts around £70/m², resin about £75/m², and block paving £90–£135/m². A typical two-car driveway lands between £5,000 and £9,000.
Takes3–7 daysDisruptionGarden access only; no parking on it while it cures
Cost at a glance
| Option | Best for | Guide range |
|---|
| Tarmac | Cheapest hard-wearing option | £70 /m² |
| Resin-bound | Smooth, permeable, modern | £75 – £105 /m² |
| Block paving | Classic look, repairable | £90 – £135 /m² |
Approximate guide figures, not quotes, Qome adjusts every price to your region.
What actually happens
- Old surface broken out and carted away
- Ground dug to depth and edged
- Sub-base laid and compacted, the bit that decides lifespan
- Surface laid: tarmac rolled, resin troweled, or blocks laid and cut
- Edges finished and joints sanded or sealed
- Cured and opened to cars after a few days
Price by region
Starting figures by region, the same honest baseline, adjusted for where you live.
London (Inner)from £108 /m²
London (Outer)from £94 /m²
South Eastfrom £84 /m²
East of Englandfrom £77 /m²
South Westfrom £74 /m²
Scotland (Highlands)from £66 /m²
West Midlandsfrom £66 /m²
North Westfrom £65 /m²
East Midlandsfrom £64 /m²
Scotland (Central)from £64 /m²
Yorkshirefrom £63 /m²
Walesfrom £62 /m²
North Eastfrom £60 /m²
Northern Irelandfrom £57 /m²
Popular choices
Charcoal and silver resin blendsBlock borders with contrasting edgePermeable finishes (no drainage approval needed)
Rules & regulations
- Over 5m² of impermeable surface draining to the road needs planning permission, permeable surfaces avoid this entirely
- A new or widened access onto the road needs a dropped kerb approved by the council
Snap tips
- The sub-base is where cheap quotes cut corners, ask what depth they're laying
- Resin needs a solid base beneath it; resin over weak tarmac fails early
Price it properly on Qome
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