Private and access road surfacing in Argyll and Bute
From Helensburgh to the smaller towns in Argyll and Bute, our private road surfacing jobs quotes list the depths, edging, drainage and VAT so you can compare like with like.
How much does private road surfacing cost in Argyll and Bute?
Rates in Argyll and Bute follow Scotland, about 8% above our UK midpoint. Work here is by arrangement because of travel and haulage.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) |
|---|---|
| Private or access road, new build | £49–£86 per m² (£59–£103 inc VAT) |
| Private road resurfacing over a sound base | £24–£41 per m² (£29–£49 inc VAT) |
| Example: 150 m² road | £8,000–£14,250 (£9,600–£17,100 inc VAT) |
| Example: 400 m² road | £19,400–£34,500 (£23,300–£41,400 inc VAT) |
| Example: 900 m² road | £40,150–£71,400 (£48,200–£85,700 inc VAT) |
Towns we cover in Argyll and Bute
Postcode areas: G, PA.
What is included?
Private road surfacing is the construction or resurfacing of a road that the council does not maintain: shared drives, mews, unadopted estate roads and access roads to farms or business units.
- Survey of the road, its edges and drainage
- Option pricing: patch, overlay, inlay or rebuild
- Quote structured so costs can be shared between owners
- Sub-base and binder for new or rebuilt sections
- Surface course laid by paver where access allows
- Kerbs, channels and gullies
Rules in Argyll and Bute
Householder permitted development covers houses only. Car parks, yards, flats and business premises follow normal planning rules: resurfacing an existing area on the same footprint is generally fine, while a new car park, a change of use or new drainage may need permission. Check with the planning authority before any new hard area.
How it is built
Private and access road surfacing in Argyll and Bute: questions
How much does private road surfacing cost in Argyll and Bute?
As a 2026 guide, about £49–£86 per m² ex VAT in Argyll and Bute. The survey confirms a fixed price.
Which towns in Argyll and Bute do you cover?
Helensburgh, Dunoon, Oban, by arrangement.
How long does private road surfacing take?
Usually days rather than weeks; phased to keep access.
Can residents keep access during the works?
Usually yes. We work in halves or sections and agree times for each property.
Other services in Argyll and Bute
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