Tarmac driveway resurfacing in Dunblane

Tarmac resurfacing prices in Dunblane

Local guide rates for Dunblane (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

As a 2026 guide in Dunblane, tarmac resurfacing work runs at about £24–£44 per m² including VAT, so a 80 m² drive is roughly £1,950–£3,550. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

What we do on tarmac resurfacing

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
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
Edges sealed and joints to existing surfaces cut neatly

The build-up we price

Rules that apply in Dunblane

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.

Covering Dunblane

Dunblane at a glance. Dunblane is covered on our Forth Valley rounds, 5 miles from Stirling.

Postcodes: FK15, FK16
Area: Forth Valley
Nearest towns: Stirling (5 miles), Alloa (8 miles), Stenhousemuir (13 miles), Larbert (13 miles)
Pricing: Scotland, about 2% below our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The council

We also cover nearby Stirling, Alloa, Stenhousemuir, Larbert, Falkirk.

Questions about tarmac resurfacing jobs in Dunblane

Tarmac resurfacing cost in Dunblane: what should I budget?

As a 2026 guide in Dunblane, tarmac resurfacing work runs at about £24–£44 per m² including VAT, so a 80 m² drive is roughly £1,950–£3,550. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

Can I get a free survey in Dunblane?

Yes for new surfacing such as drives, paths, private roads and car parks. Small repairs are often priced from photos; if a visit is needed for a repair-only job, we tell you any charge first.

Which Dunblane postcodes do you cover?

We cover Dunblane including FK15, FK16, and nearby Stirling, Alloa, Stenhousemuir.

How long does tarmac resurfacing take in Dunblane?

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

Also in Dunblane

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