New tarmac driveways in Bonnyrigg

New tarmac driveway prices in Bonnyrigg

Guide prices below are for Bonnyrigg, 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: 30 m² drive	£1,950–£3,050
Example: 50 m² drive	£2,950–£4,650
Example: 80 m² drive	£4,700–£7,450

As a 2026 guide in Bonnyrigg, new tarmac driveway work runs at about £59–£93 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £2,950–£4,650. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

What the price covers

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
MOT Type 1 sub-base laid and compacted in layers, about 150 mm
Binder course (AC 20 dense), about 50–60 mm, laid hot and rolled
Falls set so water runs to a channel, gully or soft landscaping

Do I need permission in Bonnyrigg?

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.

Where we work in and around Bonnyrigg

What applies in Bonnyrigg. Bonnyrigg is covered on our Edinburgh and the Lothians rounds, 6 miles from Edinburgh.

Postcodes: EH19, EH18, EH24, EH20, EH17, EH25, EH23
Area: Edinburgh and the Lothians
Nearest towns: Dalkeith (2 miles), Musselburgh (5 miles), Penicuik (6 miles), Edinburgh (6 miles)
Pricing: Scotland, about 2% below our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The council

We also cover nearby Dalkeith, Musselburgh, Penicuik, Edinburgh, Tranent.

Bonnyrigg: common questions

Can I get a free survey in Bonnyrigg?

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.

Are there planning or highway rules in Bonnyrigg?

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 long does a new tarmac driveway take in Bonnyrigg?

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

Do you work in my part of Bonnyrigg?

We cover Bonnyrigg including EH19, EH18, EH24, EH20, EH17, EH25, and nearby Dalkeith, Musselburgh, Penicuik.

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