Tarmac driveway resurfacing in Lanarkshire
Tarmac driveway resurfacing in Lanarkshire are priced from a site survey and an itemised specification, adjusted for Scotland rates.

How much does tarmac resurfacing cost in Lanarkshire?
Rates in Lanarkshire 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 Lanarkshire
- East Kilbride
- Hamilton
- Cumbernauld
- Coatbridge
- Airdrie
- Motherwell
- Rutherglen
- Cambuslang
- Wishaw
- Bellshill
- Blantyre
- Larkhall
- Carluke
- Kilsyth
Postcode areas: G, ML.
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 Lanarkshire
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.
How it is built
Tarmac driveway resurfacing in Lanarkshire: questions
How much does tarmac resurfacing cost in Lanarkshire?
As a 2026 guide, about £24–£44 per m² inc VAT in Lanarkshire. The survey confirms a fixed price.
Which towns in Lanarkshire do you cover?
East Kilbride, Hamilton, Cumbernauld, Coatbridge, Airdrie, Motherwell, Rutherglen, Cambuslang and more.
How long does tarmac resurfacing take?
Often 1–2 days for a typical drive.
Can you resurface over old tarmac?
Yes, if the base is sound. We repair failed patches, spray a bond coat and lay a new surface course. If the drive has sunk or broken up widely, a full rebuild is better value over its life.
Other services in Lanarkshire
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