Driveways in Totton, drained properly
The Totton and Eling community flood plan says the area is at risk from river, surface and ground water, and that surface water causes the most regular problems. So in Totton, the drainage plan comes before the choice of surface. We price block paving, resin, tarmac and gravel drives across Totton and Eling.
- Drainage planned before the surface
- Your private drains checked while the ground is open
- Dropped kerbs through Hampshire County Council
What changes the job in Totton
Three kinds of flood risk
Totton and Eling Town Council's community flood plan says residents and businesses are at risk of flooding from river, surface and ground water, with surface water causing the most regular impact.
Source: Totton and Eling Town Council: Community Flood PlanDrains under the drive are yours
The same plan says the drainage pipes beneath your house, garden or driveway belong to you and are your responsibility, including paying for clearance.
Source: Totton and Eling Town Council: Community Flood PlanDropped kerbs go to Hampshire
Totton is outside the Southampton City Council boundary, so Hampshire County Council decides dropped kerbs: £211.90 as listed, eight weeks standard or two weeks on Fast Track.
Source: Hampshire County Council: apply for a vehicular accessDrainage first, surface second
When an old drive comes up, it is the best chance you will get to look at the drains underneath it. Cracked or blocked pipes are much cheaper to deal with before the new surface goes down, and since they are your responsibility, it is worth knowing their state.
For the new drive, the question is where surface water goes. A permeable surface lets it soak in, where the ground allows. A sealed surface needs falls to a border or a channel drain on your land. Either way it is planned on the survey, not left to chance.
Source: Totton and Eling Town Council: Community Flood Plan; Planning Portal: paving your front gardenWhat we price in Totton
Each link goes to the full service page, with typical prices and the questions people ask. Typical prices for every surface are on the driveway costs page.
Driveway questions in Totton
Is Totton at risk of flooding?
The Totton and Eling community flood plan says the area is at risk from river, surface and ground water, with surface water flooding causing the most regular impact.
Who is responsible for the drains under my drive?
You are. The community flood plan says the drainage pipes beneath your house, garden or driveway belong to you, including paying for any clearance.
Who approves dropped kerbs in Totton?
Hampshire County Council, with a listed fee of £211.90 and an eight week standard decision or two week Fast Track.
Should I choose a permeable driveway in Totton?
It is often a good fit, as it lets surface water soak in where the ground allows and avoids the planning rule for sealed surfaces over 5 m². The ground is checked on site first.
What does a driveway in Totton typically cost?
For an average 40 m² drive, the BestBuilders 2026 guide gives typical totals of £2,800 to £5,200 in resin bound and £3,600 to £6,000 in block paving.
Price your drive in Totton
Send the quick form with your postcode. We tell you which council handles any dropped kerb and what the job needs.