Tar and chip driveways in Lanarkshire
We survey and price tar and chip driveways across Lanarkshire, from East Kilbride to Hamilton and Cumbernauld, with every layer written into the quote.
How much does a tar and chip driveway cost in Lanarkshire?
Rates in Lanarkshire follow Scotland, about 2% below our UK midpoint.
| Item | Guide price (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Tar and chip drive with a new sub-base | £44–£74 per m² |
| Example: 50 m² drive | £2,200–£3,700 |
| Example: 100 m² drive | £4,400–£7,350 |
| Example: 200 m² drive | £8,400–£13,950 |
Towns we cover in Lanarkshire
- East Kilbride
- Hamilton
- Cumbernauld
- Coatbridge
- Airdrie
- Motherwell
- Rutherglen
- Cambuslang
- Wishaw
- Bellshill
- Blantyre
- Larkhall
- Carluke
- Kilsyth
Postcode areas: G, ML.
What is included?
Tar and chip, also called surface dressing, is a layer of bitumen sprayed onto a prepared base and immediately covered with stone chippings, which are rolled in so the surface looks like gravel but behaves like a bound drive.
- Base prepared: new MOT Type 1 sub-base, or an existing sound tarmac or stone base
- Edges set with kerbs, setts or cobbles
- Hot bitumen or emulsion sprayed evenly
- Chippings spread straight onto the binder
- Rolled to bed the stones in
- Second coat where a double dressing is specified
Rules in Lanarkshire
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.
Tar and chip driveways in Lanarkshire: questions
How much does a tar and chip driveway cost in Lanarkshire?
As a 2026 guide, about £44–£74 per m² inc VAT in Lanarkshire. The survey confirms a fixed price.
Which towns in Lanarkshire do you cover?
East Kilbride, Hamilton, Cumbernauld, Coatbridge, Airdrie, Motherwell, Rutherglen, Cambuslang and more.
How long does a tar and chip driveway take?
Often 1–3 days depending on base work.
How long does tar and chip last?
Often 8–15 years before it needs a fresh dressing, depending on traffic and how well the base drains.
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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