New tarmac driveways in Whitburn
A good new tarmac driveway in Whitburn looks the same as a poor one on the day it is laid. The difference shows a few winters later, which is why our quotes list what goes underneath.
What does a new tarmac driveway cost in Whitburn?
For Whitburn, we apply the Scottish rate, about 2% below our UK midpoint. Your survey turns these ranges into a fixed price.
| 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 Whitburn, new tarmac driveway work runs at about £59–£93 per m² including VAT, so a 80 m² drive is roughly £4,700–£7,450. 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
- Concrete-haunched kerbs or a block-paved border as edge restraint
- Binder course (AC 20 dense), about 50–60 mm, laid hot and rolled
The build-up we price
Do I need permission in Whitburn?
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.
Covering Whitburn
Survey cover and pricing for Whitburn. Smaller towns such as Whitburn are surveyed alongside nearby jobs in Edinburgh and the Lothians.
- Postcodes
- EH47, ML7
- Area
- Edinburgh and the Lothians
- Nearest towns
- Armadale (1 mile), Bathgate (3 miles), Livingston (7 miles), Linlithgow (8 miles)
- Pricing
- Scotland, about 2% below our UK midpoint
- Kerb approvals
- The council
The same service is available in Armadale, Bathgate, Livingston, Linlithgow, Broxburn.
Whitburn: common questions
Do I need permission for a new tarmac driveway in Whitburn?
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 Whitburn?
Usually 2–4 working days for a typical drive, longer with drainage or a dropped kerb. We book Whitburn surveys alongside other jobs in Edinburgh and the Lothians, and give you dates once the specification is agreed.
Which Whitburn postcodes do you cover?
We cover Whitburn including EH47, ML7, and nearby Armadale, Bathgate, Livingston.
Will someone visit before I get a fixed price in Whitburn?
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 Whitburn
- Tarmac driveway resurfacing
- Car park resurfacing
- Tarmac driveway repairs
- Car park and yard repairs
- Car park surfacing
- Red tarmac driveways
- Everything in Whitburn
Ready for a price in Whitburn? Use the guide price tool or send the form, and we'll arrange a visit.
New tarmac driveways in Whitburn: get a written 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