Driveway costs in Eastbourne

Rough cost calculator

Indicative figures for the Eastbourne area, based on published UK trade price guides from October 2026. They are not quotes.

Price per square metre

Surface	Per m², supplied and laid	Time on site
Resin bound	£70 to £110	2 to 4 days
Block paving	£65 to £110	3 to 7 days
Tarmac	£45 to £80	1 to 3 days
Imprinted concrete	£55 to £95	2 to 4 days
Gravel	£30 to £60	1 to 3 days
Patio	£70 to £130	3 to 7 days

What pushes Eastbourne quotes up

• Breaking out: many 1930s to 1970s homes still have old concrete drives that must be broken up and taken away
• Drainage: a channel and soakaway for non-permeable surfaces; on wet ground towards Langney and the Levels a soakaway may need to be larger
• Chalk and flint: digging out near the Downs can be slower
• Slopes and walls: drives in Meads and Old Town often need steps or retaining walls
• Dropped kerb: an East Sussex Highways licence plus construction by an approved contractor

Typical sizes

One car is about 3m by 6m (18 m²). Two cars side by side is about 6m by 6m (36 m²).

Common questions

How much is a two car resin drive in Eastbourne?

Roughly £2,500 to £4,000 for 36 m² before breaking out and drainage.

Do installers charge VAT?

VAT registered firms add 20%. Ask whether a quote includes it.