Car park surfacing in Highland and Moray
We survey and price car park surfacing jobs across Highland and Moray, from Inverness to Elgin and Fort William, with every layer written into the quote.

How much does car park surfacing cost in Highland and Moray?
Rates in Highland and Moray follow Scotland, about 8% above our UK midpoint. Work here is by arrangement because of travel and haulage.
| 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) |
Towns we cover in Highland and Moray
Postcode areas: IV, PH.
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
- Layout drawn: bays, aisles, accessible bays and pedestrian routes
- Sub-base about 200–300 mm, subject to ground assessment
- Surface course, about 30–40 mm
- Kerbs, gullies, channels and connections
- Bay lines, hatching and arrows
Rules in Highland and Moray
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 Highland and Moray: questions
How much does car park surfacing cost in Highland and Moray?
As a 2026 guide, about £54–£92 per m² ex VAT in Highland and Moray. The survey confirms a fixed price.
Which towns in Highland and Moray do you cover?
Inverness, Elgin, Fort William, Nairn, Forres, by arrangement.
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.
Other services in Highland and Moray
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