Car park surfacing in Oban

What does car park surfacing cost in Oban?

Local guide rates for Oban (Scotland, including a travel and haulage allowance because work here is by arrangement):

Item	Guide price (ex VAT)
New car park or yard: dig-out, 200–300 mm sub-base, binder and surface course	£54–£92 per m² (£65–£110 inc VAT)
Example: 200 m² car park	£10,800–£18,350 (£12,950–£22,000 inc VAT)
Example: 400 m² car park	£21,550–£36,650 (£25,850–£44,000 inc VAT)
Example: 800 m² car park	£39,650–£67,450 (£47,600–£80,950 inc VAT)

As a 2026 guide in Oban, car park surfacing work runs at about £54–£92 per m² excluding VAT, so a 800 m² car park is roughly £39,650–£67,450. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Covering Oban

What applies in Oban. Oban 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.

Postcodes: PA34, PA37
Area: Argyll and Bute
Nearest towns: none within easy reach
Pricing: Scotland rates plus a travel allowance (by arrangement)
Cover: By arrangement

Layer by layer

What the price covers

New small car parks built properly: deeper sub-base, dense binder and surface course, kerbs, drainage and lining.

Site survey: ground, levels, drainage outfall, access for plant
Excavation and disposal
Sub-base about 200–300 mm, subject to ground assessment
Surface course, about 30–40 mm
Kerbs, gullies, channels and connections

Questions about car park surfacing jobs in Oban

Can I get a free survey in Oban?

Oban is covered by arrangement. We confirm any travel cost before booking the survey.

How much does car park surfacing cost in Oban?

As a 2026 guide in Oban, car park surfacing work runs at about £54–£92 per m² excluding VAT, so a 800 m² car park is roughly £39,650–£67,450. Drainage, kerbs and lining are itemised separately.

Are there planning or highway rules in Oban?

Householder permitted development covers houses only. Car parks, yards, flats and business premises follow normal planning rules: resurfacing an existing area on the same footprint is generally fine, while a new car park, a change of use or new drainage may need permission. Check with the planning authority before any new hard area.

How quickly can work start in Oban?

Often 1–2 weeks for a small car park, depending on drainage. We book Oban surveys alongside other jobs in Argyll and Bute, and give you dates once the specification is agreed.

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