Tarmac driveways and surfacing in Helensburgh
Tarmac driveways, resurfacing, repairs and light commercial surfacing in Helensburgh, each priced from a survey and a written specification.

What we do in Helensburgh
Helensburgh is covered by arrangement: we group work in the area to keep travel and haulage costs fair, and confirm any extra cost before you book.
| Service | Guide price |
|---|---|
| New tarmac driveways | £65–£102 per m² inc VAT |
| Tarmac driveway resurfacing | £27–£49 per m² inc VAT |
| Line marking and speed humps | £50–£130 per bay ex VAT |
| Tarmac driveway repairs | £160–£430 each inc VAT |
| Private and access road surfacing | £49–£86 per m² ex VAT |
| Red tarmac driveways | £81–£124 per m² inc VAT |
| Car park surfacing | £54–£92 per m² ex VAT |
We also offer car park resurfacing, tar and chip driveways, edging and kerbs for tarmac, permeable tarmac driveways, yards and forecourts, front garden to tarmac driveway, tarmac paths and footpaths, farm tracks and rural access, car park and yard repairs, dropped kerbs and vehicle crossings, drainage for tarmac drives.
Rules in Helensburgh
In Scotland, a hard surface between the house and a road is permitted development only if it is porous or drains to a porous area within the property, whatever its size. Dropped kerbs are approved by the council as roads authority.
Guide prices for Helensburgh
What common jobs come to in Helensburgh:
- 60 m² tarmac overlay: about £1,600–£2,900.
- Allow about £3,450–£5,400 for a 40 m² porous asphalt drive.
- Red tarmac drive, 55 m²: around £4,450–£6,800.
Helensburgh: the details
- Postcodes
- G84
- Area
- Argyll and Bute
- Nearest towns
- Greenock (4 miles), Gourock (5 miles), Port Glasgow (5 miles), Vale of Leven (6 miles)
- Pricing
- Scotland rates plus a travel allowance (by arrangement)
- Cover
- By arrangement
Towns near Helensburgh:
Helensburgh: questions
Can you resurface my drive in Helensburgh instead of replacing it?
Often, if the base is sound. Resurfacing in Helensburgh is typically £27–£49 per m² inc VAT.
How far is Helensburgh from Helensburgh?
Helensburgh is the main town we cover in Argyll and Bute.
How much is a tarmac drive in Helensburgh?
As a 2026 guide, about £65–£102 per m² inc VAT; a 50 m² drive is roughly £3,250–£5,100 before edging and drainage.
Do you do commercial work in Helensburgh?
Yes: small car parks, yards, private roads, repairs and lining, priced excluding VAT.
Get a written tarmac quote
Send a postcode and a rough size and we'll arrange a survey. Every quote lists the layers, edging, drainage and VAT.
- Surface courseDEPTH + MIX
- Binder courseDEPTH + MIX
- Sub-baseDEPTH + MATERIAL
- Edges, drainage, VATITEMISED