New tarmac driveways in Tranent

What does a new tarmac driveway cost in Tranent?

Guide prices below are for Tranent, 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 Tranent, new tarmac driveway work runs at about £59–£93 per m² including VAT, so a 30 m² drive is roughly £1,950–£3,050. 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.

Break out and remove the old surface and spoil
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

Where we work in and around Tranent

Survey cover and pricing for Tranent. Smaller towns such as Tranent are surveyed alongside nearby jobs in Edinburgh and the Lothians.

Postcodes: EH33, EH35, EH34
Area: Edinburgh and the Lothians
Nearest towns: Prestonpans (1 mile), Musselburgh (4 miles), Dalkeith (6 miles), Haddington (7 miles)
Pricing: Scotland, about 2% below our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The council

The same service is available in Prestonpans, Musselburgh, Dalkeith, Haddington, Bonnyrigg.

Do I need permission in Tranent?

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.

Your questions answered

Do I need permission for a new tarmac driveway in Tranent?

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.

Is the survey in Tranent free?

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.

How long does a new tarmac driveway take in Tranent?

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

What is the price of a new tarmac driveway in Tranent?

As a 2026 guide in Tranent, new tarmac driveway work runs at about £59–£93 per m² including VAT, so a 30 m² drive is roughly £1,950–£3,050. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

Other work in Tranent

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