Tarmac driveway resurfacing in Angus and Dundee
Across in Angus and Dundee, we cover 6 towns for tarmac resurfacing jobs, including Dundee, Arbroath and Forfar.

How much does tarmac resurfacing cost in Angus and Dundee?
Rates in Angus and Dundee follow Scotland, about 2% below our UK midpoint.
| Item | Guide price (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Tarmac resurfacing over a sound existing base | £24–£44 per m² |
| Example: 30 m² drive | £810–£1,450 |
| Example: 50 m² drive | £1,200–£2,200 |
| Example: 80 m² drive | £1,950–£3,550 |
Towns we cover in Angus and Dundee
Postcode areas: DD.
What is included?
Tarmac resurfacing, or an overlay, means cleaning and repairing an existing drive, spraying a bond coat and laying a new surface course of about 25–40 mm on top, without digging out the base.
- Survey of the existing base: sinking, rutting, loose edges and drainage
- Cut out and patch failed areas before overlaying
- Weed treatment and a clean surface
- Bond (tack) coat sprayed to glue the new layer to the old
- New surface course, typically 25–40 mm, laid hot and rolled
- Edges sealed and joints to existing surfaces cut neatly
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
Tarmac driveway resurfacing in Angus and Dundee: questions
How much does tarmac resurfacing cost in Angus and Dundee?
As a 2026 guide, about £24–£44 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 tarmac resurfacing take?
Often 1–2 days for a typical drive.
Is an overlay worth it or should I replace the drive?
If the drive is level and firm but tired-looking, an overlay is usually good value. Sinking, wide cracking, standing water or crumbling edges point to a rebuild.
Other services in Angus and Dundee
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