Tar and chip driveways in Nairn

Tar and chip driveway prices in Nairn

Local guide rates for Nairn (Scotland, including a travel and haulage allowance because work here is by arrangement):

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
Tar and chip drive with a new sub-base	£49–£81 per m²
Example: 50 m² drive	£2,450–£4,050
Example: 100 m² drive	£4,850–£8,100
Example: 200 m² drive	£9,200–£15,350

As a 2026 guide in Nairn, tar and chip driveway work runs at about £49–£81 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £2,450–£4,050. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

The build-up we price

What we do on a tar and chip driveway

Hot bitumen sprayed and dressed with rolled stone chippings for a gravel look that stays put.

Base prepared: new MOT Type 1 sub-base, or an existing sound tarmac or stone base
Edges set with kerbs, setts or cobbles
Chippings spread straight onto the binder
Loose surplus chippings swept up after a few days
Second coat where a double dressing is specified

Planning and kerb rules for Nairn

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.

Where we work in and around Nairn

The key facts for Nairn. Nairn is covered by arrangement: we group work in the area to keep travel and haulage costs fair, and confirm any extra cost before you book.

Postcodes: IV12
Area: Highland and Moray
Nearest towns: Forres (10 miles), Inverness (15 miles), Elgin (21 miles)
Pricing: Scotland rates plus a travel allowance (by arrangement)
Cover: By arrangement
Kerb approvals: The council

We also cover nearby Forres, Inverness, Elgin.

Questions about tar and chip driveways in Nairn

Are there planning or highway rules in Nairn?

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.

Which Nairn postcodes do you cover?

We cover Nairn including IV12, and nearby Forres, Inverness, Elgin. Work here is by arrangement.

Is the survey in Nairn free?

Nairn is covered by arrangement. We confirm any travel cost before booking the survey.

How long does a tar and chip driveway take in Nairn?

Often 1–3 days depending on base work. We book Nairn surveys alongside other jobs in Highland and Moray, and give you dates once the specification is agreed.

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