New tarmac driveways in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
From Aberdeen to the smaller towns in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, our new tarmac driveways quotes list the depths, edging, drainage and VAT so you can compare like with like.
How much does a new tarmac driveway cost in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire?
Rates in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire follow Scotland, 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: 30 m² drive | £1,950–£3,050 |
| Example: 50 m² drive | £2,950–£4,650 |
| Example: 80 m² drive | £4,700–£7,450 |
Towns we cover in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Postcode areas: AB.
What is included?
A new tarmac driveway is built from the ground up: the old surface and soil are dug out, a compacted stone sub-base is laid, then a hot binder course and a finer surface course are spread and rolled, and the edges are held by kerbs or blocks.
- Dig to formation level, usually around 230–250 mm below finished height
- Geotextile membrane where the ground is soft or clay
- Concrete-haunched kerbs or a block-paved border as edge restraint
- Binder course (AC 20 dense), about 50–60 mm, laid hot and rolled
- Surface course (AC 6 dense), about 20–30 mm, laid hot and rolled
- Falls set so water runs to a channel, gully or soft landscaping
Rules in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
In Scotland, permitted development allows a hard surface between a house and a road only if it is porous or the water drains to a porous area within the property. Unlike England there is no 5 m² allowance, so it applies to any size. Conservation areas and the grounds of listed buildings have extra restrictions. The council, as roads authority, controls any new or widened access across a footway.
How it is built
New tarmac driveways in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire: questions
How much does a new tarmac driveway cost in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire?
As a 2026 guide, about £59–£93 per m² inc VAT in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. The survey confirms a fixed price.
Which towns in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire do you cover?
Aberdeen, Peterhead, Inverurie, Fraserburgh, Westhill, Stonehaven, Ellon.
How long does a new tarmac driveway take?
Usually 2–4 working days for a typical drive, longer with drainage or a dropped kerb.
Can you lay tarmac over my old concrete or block paving?
Sometimes, but rarely on a drive that has moved. If the existing base is sound and levels allow, an overlay can work; otherwise we dig out and rebuild so the new surface is not copying old cracks.
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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