New tarmac driveways in Oban

New tarmac driveway prices in Oban

These Oban guide prices reflect rates in Scotland, including a travel and haulage allowance because work here is by arrangement.

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
New black tarmac drive, full dig-out and new sub-base	£65–£102 per m²
Example: 30 m² drive	£2,150–£3,400
Example: 50 m² drive	£3,250–£5,100
Example: 80 m² drive	£5,150–£8,200

As a 2026 guide in Oban, new tarmac driveway work runs at about £65–£102 per m² including VAT, so a 80 m² drive is roughly £5,150–£8,200. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

What we do on a new tarmac driveway

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.

Break out and remove the old surface and spoil
Dig to formation level, usually around 230–250 mm below finished height
MOT Type 1 sub-base laid and compacted in layers, about 150 mm
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 that apply in Oban

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. A vehicle crossing over the footway is a separate approval, from the council as roads authority.

Where we work in and around Oban

Oban at a glance. Oban is covered by arrangement: we group work in the area to keep travel and haulage costs fair, and confirm any extra cost before you book.

Postcodes: PA34, PA37
Area: Argyll and Bute
Nearest towns: none within easy reach
Pricing: Scotland rates plus a travel allowance (by arrangement)
Cover: By arrangement
Kerb approvals: The council

Questions about new tarmac driveways in Oban

How quickly can work start in Oban?

Usually 2–4 working days for a typical drive, longer with drainage or a dropped kerb. We book Oban surveys alongside other jobs in Argyll and Bute, and give you dates once the specification is agreed.

Are there planning or highway rules in Oban?

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.

Can I get a free survey in Oban?

Oban is covered by arrangement. We confirm any travel cost before booking the survey.

How much does a new tarmac driveway cost in Oban?

As a 2026 guide in Oban, new tarmac driveway work runs at about £65–£102 per m² including VAT, so a 80 m² drive is roughly £5,150–£8,200. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

Other work in Oban

Send us a postcode, a rough size and a photo or two, and we'll come back with survey dates for Oban.