Yards and forecourts in the Scottish Borders
Looking for yard surfacing jobs in the Scottish Borders? Start with a guide price, then a survey that turns it into a fixed, written specification.
How much does yard tarmac surfacing cost in the Scottish Borders?
Rates in the Scottish Borders follow Scotland, about 2% below our UK midpoint.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) |
|---|---|
| New car park or yard: dig-out, 200–300 mm sub-base, binder and surface course | £49–£83 per m² (£59–£100 inc VAT) |
| Example: 150 m² yard | £8,100–£13,750 (£9,700–£16,500 inc VAT) |
| Example: 400 m² yard | £19,600–£33,300 (£23,500–£39,950 inc VAT) |
| Example: 800 m² yard | £36,050–£61,300 (£43,250–£73,550 inc VAT) |
Towns we cover in the Scottish Borders
Postcode areas: EH, TD.
What is included?
Yard and forecourt surfacing is dense asphalt laid over a deeper sub-base outside business premises, designed for vans, forklifts and deliveries, with channels and gullies to take away the water from a large sealed area.
- Survey of loads, turning areas and existing drainage
- Excavation and sub-base to suit vehicles
- Dense binder and surface course
- Channels and gullies, with interceptors where fuel is stored
- Thicker sections at gates, ramps and loading doors
- Lining for walkways and parking
Rules in the Scottish Borders
Householder permitted development covers houses only. Car parks, yards, flats and business premises follow normal planning rules: resurfacing an existing area on the same footprint is generally fine, while a new car park, a change of use or new drainage may need permission. Check with the planning authority before any new hard area.
Yards and forecourts in the Scottish Borders: questions
How much does yard tarmac surfacing cost in the Scottish Borders?
As a 2026 guide, about £49–£83 per m² ex VAT in the Scottish Borders. The survey confirms a fixed price.
Which towns in the Scottish Borders do you cover?
Hawick, Galashiels, Peebles, Kelso, Selkirk.
How long does yard tarmac surfacing take?
Often 1–2 weeks, phased around opening hours.
Can tarmac take forklifts?
Yes, with the right thickness. Point loads from forklifts and trailer legs can dent standard surfaces, so loading areas are often built thicker or in concrete.
Other services in the Scottish Borders
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