Driveway Quote Template UK: Tarmac, Block Paving & Resin (With Pricing Guide)

Driveway work is competitive. Most homeowners get multiple quotes, and the range between the lowest and highest is often enormous — partly because the scope can vary significantly, and partly because some contractors cut corners that clients don't notice until later.

A well-written quote sets you apart from the start: it shows you know your trade, you've covered all the bases, and there won't be nasty surprises.

What Varies Between Driveway Quotes

Before the template: the biggest source of confusion on driveway quotes is what's actually being quoted. Two contractors can price the same driveway at £6,000 and £3,500 not because one is overcharging, but because they're quoting different things:

• Sub-base depth: A proper MOT Type 1 sub-base to the correct depth costs money. Shortcuts here cause driveways to sink within 2–3 years. Is your sub-base specified?
• Edging and kerbs: Included or excluded?
• Gates / dropped kerb: Who arranges? Is it included?
• Existing surface: Rip up and remove, or overlay?
• Drainage: Surface water management — SuDS compliant? Permeable surface?
• Guarantee: Do you guarantee the finished surface?

State all of this explicitly. It's what separates your professional quote from a vague number.

Driveway Pricing Guide (UK, 2025)

Prices are per m² unless stated:

Typical driveway sizes:

• Small (1 car, ~20m²): £800–£2,000
• Medium (2 cars, ~40m²): £2,000–£5,000
• Large (3 cars +, 60m²+): £4,000–£10,000+

Add for: dropped kerb (£400–£800 + council fees), drainage channels (£50–£100 per linear metre), gate posts/installation (variable).

Driveway Quote Template

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[COMPANY NAME] — Driveway & Landscaping
[Address] | [Phone] | [Email] | [VAT No.]
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DRIVEWAY QUOTATION

Ref: [REF]  |  Date: [DATE]  |  Valid: 30 days
For: [Client Name], [Property Address]

PROJECT: [e.g. New resin bound driveway — approx. 
45m² — replacing existing tarmac]

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SCOPE OF WORKS

Preparation
□ Remove and dispose of existing [tarmac / block 
  paving / concrete / gravel]
□ Excavate to depth of [Xmm] to allow for 
  sub-base and surface layers
□ Remove all arisings from site

Sub-base
□ Lay [Xmm] compacted MOT Type 1 sub-base
□ Machine compact to level

[SURFACE-SPECIFIC — choose your section:]

--- RESIN BOUND ---
□ Lay [Xmm] compacted tarmac base layer
□ Mix and apply [Xmm] resin bound aggregate 
  surface in [colour: specify]
□ Finish edges with [bull-nosed edging / 
  concrete kerb / existing boundary]

--- BLOCK PAVING ---
□ Lay [Xmm] sharp sand bedding layer
□ Lay [manufacturer, product, colour] block 
  paving in [pattern: specify]
□ Vibrate and kiln-dried sand joint
□ Lay concrete haunching to all new edges

--- TARMAC ---
□ Lay [Xmm] binder course
□ Lay [Xmm] wearing course
□ Roll and compact to smooth finish

Drainage
□ Install [ACO / linear] drainage channel to 
  base of drive — connected to [soakaway / 
  existing drainage / specify]
□ [OR] Surface permeable throughout — SuDS 
  compliant, no additional drainage required

Dropped Kerb [if applicable]
□ [Arrange with council on client's behalf / 
  Client to arrange separately / Not applicable]

Edging & Finishing
□ [Specify edging type and material]
□ Clean down and clear site on completion

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COST BREAKDOWN

Excavation and disposal:          £[X]
Sub-base (supply and lay):        £[X]
Surface installation:             £[X]
Drainage:                         £[X]
Edging / kerbs:                   £[X]
Dropped kerb [if applicable]:     £[X]
Skip hire / additional disposal:  £[X]
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Sub-total:                        £[X]
VAT @ 20%:                        £[X]
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TOTAL:                            £[X]

EXCLUSIONS
• Council application fees for dropped kerb
• Gate supply [unless specified above]
• Any underground services work (gas/water/electric 
  — if found during excavation, additional costs apply)
• Landscaping, planting, or garden work beyond 
  driveway footprint

PROGRAMME
Start: [Date]  |  Duration: [X] days

GUARANTEE
Surface guaranteed for [X] years against 
[sinkage / cracking — specify terms]

PAYMENT TERMS
Deposit (25%): £[X] on acceptance
Balance: £[X] on completion

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Include Your Guarantee (It Wins Jobs)

A driveway guarantee in your quote does something subtle but powerful: it tells the client you're confident in your work and your sub-base preparation. Cowboy contractors don't offer guarantees.

Even a 5-year workmanship guarantee on a properly laid resin or block paving driveway is low-risk if you've done the job right — and it shifts the conversation from "which is cheapest?" to "which can I trust?"

The Sub-Base Conversation

This is worth raising on-site. When you explain to a homeowner why your price is higher than the £2,000 quote they got from someone else, the sub-base depth is often the answer: "Our spec is 150mm compacted MOT Type 1. Some contractors use 75mm or skip it altogether. That's why some driveways sink within 3 years and others last 20."

Most homeowners have seen a neighbour's driveway sink. This conversation resonates.

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