Front garden to tarmac driveway in Stirling

What does a front garden driveway conversion cost in Stirling?

Guide prices below are for Stirling, adjusted for Scotland, where surfacing rates run about 2% below our UK midpoint.

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
New black tarmac drive, full dig-out and new sub-base	£59–£93 per m²
Example: 20 m² drive	£1,300–£2,050
Example: 30 m² drive	£1,950–£3,050
Example: 45 m² drive	£2,650–£4,200

As a 2026 guide in Stirling, front garden driveway conversion work runs at about £59–£93 per m² including VAT, so a 20 m² drive is roughly £1,300–£2,050. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Where we work in and around Stirling

What applies in Stirling. Stirling sits under a mile from Stirling, within our regular Forth Valley cover.

Postcodes: FK7, FK9, FK8
Area: Forth Valley
Nearest towns: Dunblane (5 miles), Alloa (6 miles), Larbert (8 miles), Stenhousemuir (8 miles)
Pricing: Scotland, about 2% below our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The council

Close to Stirling: Dunblane, Alloa, Larbert, Stenhousemuir, Falkirk.

The build-up we price

What is included in a front garden driveway conversion?

Turning a lawn or front garden into off-road parking: dig, base, tarmac, kerb crossing and planting.

Check the space: length, width and gate posts for a car
Highway authority dropped kerb application guided or handled for you
Lawn, hedge roots and topsoil removed
Water directed to a border, soakaway or channel
A planted strip kept where it helps drainage and looks

Rules that apply in Stirling

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. If the job needs a dropped kerb, the council as roads authority approves it before any work on the footway.

Your questions answered

How long will the work take at my Stirling property?

Usually 2–4 working days, after the kerb approval. We book Stirling surveys alongside other jobs in the Forth Valley, and give you dates once the specification is agreed.

Do I need permission for a front garden driveway conversion in Stirling?

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. Dropped kerbs are approved by the council as roads authority.

How much does a front garden driveway conversion cost in Stirling?

As a 2026 guide in Stirling, front garden driveway conversion work runs at about £59–£93 per m² including VAT, so a 20 m² drive is roughly £1,300–£2,050. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

Will someone visit before I get a fixed price in Stirling?

Yes for new surfacing such as drives, paths, private roads and car parks. Small repairs are often priced from photos; if a visit is needed for a repair-only job, we tell you any charge first.

More we do in Stirling

Tell us what you have in mind for Stirling and we'll book a survey and put the specification in writing.