New tarmac driveways in Perth and Kinross
Looking for new tarmac driveways in Perth and Kinross? Start with a guide price, then a survey that turns it into a fixed, written specification.
How much does a new tarmac driveway cost in Perth and Kinross?
Rates in Perth and Kinross 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 Perth and Kinross
Postcode areas: PH.
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
- 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
- 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 in Perth and Kinross
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. If the job needs a dropped kerb, the council as roads authority approves it before any work on the footway.
New tarmac driveways in Perth and Kinross: questions
How much does a new tarmac driveway cost in Perth and Kinross?
As a 2026 guide, about £59–£93 per m² inc VAT in Perth and Kinross. The survey confirms a fixed price.
Which towns in Perth and Kinross do you cover?
Perth, Blairgowrie, Crieff, Auchterarder, Scone.
How long does a new tarmac driveway take?
Usually 2–4 working days for a typical drive, longer with drainage or a dropped kerb.
When can I drive on new tarmac?
Usually you can walk on it the same day once it has cooled. Allow at least 48 hours before parking, and preferably 3–5 days, longer in hot weather, and avoid turning the steering wheel while stationary for the first few weeks.
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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