Car park surfacing in Dumfries and Galloway
From Dumfries to the smaller towns in Dumfries and Galloway, our car park surfacing jobs quotes list the depths, edging, drainage and VAT so you can compare like with like.
How much does car park surfacing cost in Dumfries and Galloway?
Rates in Dumfries and Galloway follow Scotland, about 2% below our UK midpoint.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) |
|---|---|
| New car park or yard: dig-out, 200–300 mm sub-base, binder and surface course | £49–£83 per m² (£59–£100 inc VAT) |
| Example: 200 m² car park | £9,800–£16,650 (£11,750–£20,000 inc VAT) |
| Example: 400 m² car park | £19,600–£33,300 (£23,500–£39,950 inc VAT) |
| Example: 800 m² car park | £36,050–£61,300 (£43,250–£73,550 inc VAT) |
Towns we cover in Dumfries and Galloway
Postcode areas: DG.
What is included?
Car park surfacing for a new site means building a pavement for repeated vehicle traffic: excavation, a deeper compacted sub-base, a dense asphalt binder course and a surface course, with kerbs, drainage and lining.
- Site survey: ground, levels, drainage outfall, access for plant
- Excavation and disposal
- Dense binder course, about 60 mm
- Surface course, about 30–40 mm
- Kerbs, gullies, channels and connections
- Bay lines, hatching and arrows
Rules in Dumfries and Galloway
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.
Car park surfacing in Dumfries and Galloway: questions
How much does car park surfacing cost in Dumfries and Galloway?
As a 2026 guide, about £49–£83 per m² ex VAT in Dumfries and Galloway. The survey confirms a fixed price.
Which towns in Dumfries and Galloway do you cover?
Dumfries, Stranraer, Annan.
How long does car park surfacing take?
Often 1–2 weeks for a small car park, depending on drainage.
Can the car park stay open while you work?
Often in phases. We plan the work so part of the car park stays usable, or work at quieter times by agreement.
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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