Tarmac driveway resurfacing in Dunoon

Tarmac resurfacing prices in Dunoon

These Dunoon guide prices reflect rates in Scotland, including a travel and haulage allowance because work here is by arrangement.

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
Tarmac resurfacing over a sound existing base	£27–£49 per m²
Example: 30 m² drive	£890–£1,600
Example: 50 m² drive	£1,350–£2,450
Example: 80 m² drive	£2,150–£3,900

As a 2026 guide in Dunoon, tarmac resurfacing work runs at about £27–£49 per m² including VAT, so a 80 m² drive is roughly £2,150–£3,900. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Where we work in and around Dunoon

The key facts for Dunoon. Dunoon 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: PA23, PA18
Area: Argyll and Bute
Nearest towns: Gourock (4 miles), Greenock (6 miles), Helensburgh (9 miles), Port Glasgow (9 miles)
Pricing: Scotland rates plus a travel allowance (by arrangement)
Cover: By arrangement
Kerb approvals: The council

Nearby, we work in Gourock, Greenock, Helensburgh, Port Glasgow, Largs.

Layer by layer

Planning and kerb rules for Dunoon

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. Any new or widened crossing over the pavement needs approval from the council as roads authority.

What we do on tarmac resurfacing

A new tack-coated surface course over a drive whose base is still sound: less digging, lower cost.

Cut out and patch failed areas before overlaying
Plane or cut back at thresholds, kerbs and covers so levels still work
Weed treatment and a clean surface
New surface course, typically 25–40 mm, laid hot and rolled
Edges sealed and joints to existing surfaces cut neatly

Dunoon: common questions

How quickly can work start in Dunoon?

Often 1–2 days for a typical drive. We book Dunoon surveys alongside other jobs in Argyll and Bute, and give you dates once the specification is agreed.

Can I get a free survey in Dunoon?

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

Which Dunoon postcodes do you cover?

We cover Dunoon including PA23, PA18, and nearby Gourock, Greenock, Helensburgh. Work here is by arrangement.

What is the price of tarmac resurfacing in Dunoon?

As a 2026 guide in Dunoon, tarmac resurfacing work runs at about £27–£49 per m² including VAT, so a 80 m² drive is roughly £2,150–£3,900. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

Also in Dunoon

Tell us what you have in mind for Dunoon and we'll book a survey and put the specification in writing.