Red tarmac driveways in Angus and Dundee
We survey and price red tarmac driveways across Angus and Dundee, from Dundee to Arbroath and Forfar, with every layer written into the quote.
How much does a red tarmac driveway cost in Angus and Dundee?
Rates in Angus and Dundee follow Scotland, about 2% below our UK midpoint.
| Item | Guide price (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Red tarmac drive, full dig-out and new sub-base | £74–£113 per m² |
| Example: 30 m² drive | £2,450–£3,700 |
| Example: 50 m² drive | £3,700–£5,650 |
| Example: 80 m² drive | £5,900–£9,000 |
Towns we cover in Angus and Dundee
Postcode areas: DD.
What is included?
Red tarmac is ordinary asphalt with a red pigment, and often red aggregate, in the surface course, laid on the same sub-base and binder course as a black tarmac drive.
- Full dig-out and MOT Type 1 sub-base, about 150 mm
- Black AC 20 binder course, about 50–60 mm
- Red pigmented surface course, about 20–30 mm
- Contrasting block or kerb border as edge restraint
- Colour sample discussed before ordering
- Falls and drainage set as for any new drive
Rules in Angus and Dundee
In Scotland, permitted development allows a hard surface between a house and a road only if it is porous or the water drains to a porous area within the property. Unlike England there is no 5 m² allowance, so it applies to any size. Conservation areas and the grounds of listed buildings have extra restrictions. The council, as roads authority, controls any new or widened access across a footway.
How it is built
Red tarmac driveways in Angus and Dundee: questions
How much does a red tarmac driveway cost in Angus and Dundee?
As a 2026 guide, about £74–£113 per m² inc VAT in Angus and Dundee. The survey confirms a fixed price.
Which towns in Angus and Dundee do you cover?
Dundee, Arbroath, Forfar, Montrose, Carnoustie, Brechin.
How long does a red tarmac driveway take?
Usually 2–4 working days.
Can red tarmac be laid over my old drive?
If the existing base is sound, a red surface course can go on as an overlay. Most red drives we price are full builds because the colour shows up an uneven base.
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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