Tarmac driveway resurfacing in the Forth Valley
Looking for tarmac resurfacing jobs in the Forth Valley? Start with a guide price, then a survey that turns it into a fixed, written specification.
How much does tarmac resurfacing cost in the Forth Valley?
Rates in the Forth Valley 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 the Forth Valley
Postcode areas: EH, FK.
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
- 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
- Edges sealed and joints to existing surfaces cut neatly
Rules in the Forth Valley
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 the Forth Valley: questions
How much does tarmac resurfacing cost in the Forth Valley?
As a 2026 guide, about £24–£44 per m² inc VAT in the Forth Valley. The survey confirms a fixed price.
Which towns in the Forth Valley do you cover?
Stirling, Falkirk, Alloa, Grangemouth, Bo'ness, Stenhousemuir, Larbert, Dunblane.
How long does tarmac resurfacing take?
Often 1–2 days for a typical drive.
How much does tarmac resurfacing cost?
As a 2026 guide, about £25–£45 per m² including VAT for an overlay on a sound base, including the bond coat and new surface course. Patch repairs before overlaying are priced on top where needed.
Other services in the Forth Valley
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