New tarmac driveways in the Forth Valley
We survey and price new tarmac driveways across the Forth Valley, from Stirling to Falkirk and Alloa, with every layer written into the quote.
How much does a new tarmac driveway cost in the Forth Valley?
Rates in the Forth Valley 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 the Forth Valley
Postcode areas: EH, FK.
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.
- 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
- 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
Rules in the Forth Valley
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. Any new or widened crossing over the pavement needs approval from the council as roads authority.
New tarmac driveways in the Forth Valley: questions
How much does a new tarmac driveway cost in the Forth Valley?
As a 2026 guide, about £59–£93 per m² inc VAT in the Forth Valley. The survey confirms a fixed price.
Which towns in the Forth Valley do you cover?
Stirling, Falkirk, Alloa, Grangemouth, Bo'ness, Stenhousemuir, Larbert, Dunblane.
How long does a new tarmac driveway take?
Usually 2–4 working days for a typical drive, longer with drainage or a dropped kerb.
Do I need planning permission for a tarmac drive?
In England a new hard surface over 5 m² in front of the house needs permission unless it is porous or drains to a lawn or border within the property. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own versions of this rule, covered on our planning guide.
Other services in the Forth Valley
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