Argyll and Bute

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.

Front garden converted to a tarmac parking space with a lowered kerb

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.

ServiceGuide 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.

Free survey for new surfacing

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
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