Tarmac driveways and surfacing in Johnstone
Every tarmac job we quote in Johnstone lists the layers, edging, drainage and VAT before you agree anything.
Popular jobs in Johnstone
We cover Johnstone by grouping surveys with nearby Renfrewshire and Inverclyde jobs; Paisley is 3 miles away.
| Service | Guide price |
|---|---|
| New tarmac driveways | £59–£93 per m² inc VAT |
| Tar and chip driveways | £44–£74 per m² inc VAT |
| Farm tracks and rural access | £29–£54 per m² ex VAT |
| Dropped kerbs and vehicle crossings | £980–£2,950 per job inc VAT |
| Edging and kerbs for tarmac | £24–£54 per metre inc VAT |
| Permeable tarmac driveways | £78–£122 per m² inc VAT |
| Tarmac paths and footpaths | £54–£88 per m² inc VAT |
Also in Johnstone: car park and yard repairs, tarmac driveway resurfacing, private and access road surfacing, red tarmac driveways, drainage for tarmac drives, front garden to tarmac driveway, car park resurfacing, yards and forecourts, tarmac driveway repairs, car park surfacing, line marking and speed humps.
Typical prices in Johnstone
Some typical jobs priced for Johnstone:
- Allow about £7,850–£13,700 for a 400 m² car park resurface (ex VAT).
- Allow about £3,300–£5,050 for a 45 m² red tarmac drive.
- Allow about £4,750–£8,200 for a 220 m² private road resurface (ex VAT).
Johnstone at a glance
- Postcodes
- PA5, PA10, PA9, PA6, PA11, PA12
- Area
- Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
- Nearest towns
- Paisley (3 miles), Barrhead (5 miles), Erskine (6 miles), Renfrew (6 miles)
- Pricing
- Scotland, about 2% below our UK midpoint
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Planning and kerbs in Johnstone
In Scotland, permitted development allows a hard surface between a house and a road only if it is porous or the water drains to a porous area within the property. Unlike England there is no 5 m² allowance, so it applies to any size. Conservation areas and the grounds of listed buildings have extra restrictions. The council, as roads authority, controls any new or widened access across a footway. Dropped kerbs are approved by the council as roads authority.
Johnstone: questions
Is the survey in Johnstone free?
Yes, for new surfacing: drives, paths, private roads and car parks. Small repairs are often priced from photos; where a visit is needed for a repair-only job, we tell you any charge before booking. Remote areas are by arrangement.
How much is a tarmac drive in Johnstone?
As a 2026 guide, about £59–£93 per m² inc VAT; a 50 m² drive is roughly £2,950–£4,650 before edging and drainage.
Can you resurface my drive in Johnstone instead of replacing it?
Often, if the base is sound. Resurfacing in Johnstone is typically £24–£44 per m² inc VAT.
Do you do commercial work in Johnstone?
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