Drainage for tarmac drives in Perth and Kinross
Across in Perth and Kinross, we cover 5 towns for drainage jobs, including Perth, Blairgowrie and Crieff.

How much does tarmac driveway drainage cost in Perth and Kinross?
Rates in Perth and Kinross follow Scotland, about 2% below our UK midpoint.
| Item | Guide price (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Linear drainage channel | £59–£118 per metre |
| Soakaway or crate unit | £640–£1,950 each |
Towns we cover in Perth and Kinross
Postcode areas: PH.
What is included?
Driveway drainage is the plan for where rainwater goes once it hits a sealed tarmac surface: the falls that move it, the channels or gullies that catch it, and the soakaway, border or approved drain that takes it away.
- Falls set across the drive, typically 1 in 60 to 1 in 80
- Linear channel at garages, doors or the bottom of a slope
- Soakaway or crate unit sized to the area and ground
- Runoff directed to borders or a permeable strip
- Connection to an existing surface-water drain where allowed
- No connection to the foul sewer
Rules in Perth and Kinross
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. Any new or widened crossing over the pavement needs approval from the council as roads authority.
Drainage for tarmac drives in Perth and Kinross: questions
How much does tarmac driveway drainage cost in Perth and Kinross?
As a 2026 guide, about £59–£118 per metre inc VAT in Perth and Kinross. The survey confirms a fixed price.
Which towns in Perth and Kinross do you cover?
Perth, Blairgowrie, Crieff, Auchterarder, Scone.
How long does tarmac driveway drainage take?
Usually part of the main build; a soakaway adds about a day.
How much does driveway drainage cost?
As a 2026 guide, linear channels are about £60–£120 per metre and a soakaway about £650–£2,000 including VAT, depending on size and ground.
Other services in Perth and Kinross
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