Tarmac driveway resurfacing in Oban

Tarmac resurfacing prices in Oban

These Oban 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 Oban, tarmac resurfacing work runs at about £27–£49 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £1,350–£2,450. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Planning and kerb rules for Oban

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.

What we do on tarmac resurfacing

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

Survey of the existing base: sinking, rutting, loose edges and drainage
Cut out and patch failed areas before overlaying
Plane or cut back at thresholds, kerbs and covers so levels still work
Bond (tack) coat sprayed to glue the new layer to the old
New surface course, typically 25–40 mm, laid hot and rolled

How it is built

Where we work in and around Oban

Oban at a glance. Work in Oban is by arrangement. Hot material has further to travel, so we group jobs and tell you about any travel cost first.

Postcodes: PA34, PA37
Area: Argyll and Bute
Nearest towns: none within easy reach
Pricing: Scotland rates plus a travel allowance (by arrangement)
Cover: By arrangement
Kerb approvals: The council

Questions about tarmac resurfacing jobs in Oban

How quickly can work start in Oban?

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

Do you work in my part of Oban?

We cover Oban including PA34, PA37. Work here is by arrangement.

Is the survey in Oban free?

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

What is the price of tarmac resurfacing in Oban?

As a 2026 guide in Oban, tarmac resurfacing work runs at about £27–£49 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £1,350–£2,450. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

More we do in Oban

Send us a postcode, a rough size and a photo or two, and we'll come back with survey dates for Oban.