Tarmac driveway resurfacing in Fife
We survey and price tarmac resurfacing jobs across Fife, from Dunfermline to Kirkcaldy and Glenrothes, with every layer written into the quote.

How much does tarmac resurfacing cost in Fife?
Rates in Fife 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 Fife
Postcode areas: EH, KY.
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.
- 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
- 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 Fife
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.
Tarmac driveway resurfacing in Fife: questions
How much does tarmac resurfacing cost in Fife?
As a 2026 guide, about £24–£44 per m² inc VAT in Fife. The survey confirms a fixed price.
Which towns in Fife do you cover?
Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes, St Andrews, Rosyth, Cowdenbeath, Methil, Dalgety Bay and more.
How long does tarmac resurfacing take?
Often 1–2 days for a typical drive.
Will resurfacing raise my drive?
Yes, by the thickness of the new layer, usually 25–40 mm. Near doors and airbricks we plane or cut back so the finished level stays at least 150 mm below the damp-proof course where possible.
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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