Measure and specify
[1]We measure the frontage, check levels and access, confirm where surface water will go, and put the specification in writing.
40m²
Typical Glasgow frontage
Excavation depth250mm
Compacted Type 1200mm
Paving contractor · Glasgow City and surrounding areasDriveway installation
Driveway installation
in Glasgow, done to specification
Driveways Glasgow installs block paving, resin-bound, tarmac, gravel and concrete driveways across Glasgow. We handle dropped kerb applications with Glasgow City Council and design drainage that keeps surface water on your own property.
Years installing
driveways in Glasgow
15+
Dropped kerb applications
handled end to end
200+
Quotes state excavation depth, sub-base build-up and drainage, so you can compare like with like.
Driveway installation GlasgowMaterials, planning rules,
Materials, planning rules,
dropped kerbs and cost
A driveway in Glasgow is a hard standing built to carry vehicle loading, formed from a compacted sub-base and a surface material, drained on site, and accessed from the road across a council-approved dropped kerb. Cost, planning position and lifespan all follow from those four decisions.
Built on a compacted sub-base deep enough for Glasgow's rainfall and freeze-thaw winters.
Typical build-up for a Glasgow domestic driveway.
Sub-base depth
Typical range (150 – 250mm)
200mm
Laid by our own
paving teams
Driveways fail at the base, not the surface. Depth of compacted Type 1 decides how long the finish stays level.
Years25+
From, per m²
£45
Typical install
3–5 days
From first measure to
a driveway you can park on
Three stages, each priced and specified in writing before anything is broken out.
Consents and drainage
[2]We confirm the planning position, prepare the dropped kerb application for Glasgow City Council, and design the SUDS-compliant drainage.
Consents checklist
- Planning positionChecked
- Dropped kerbApplied for
- Surface waterSoakaway
Excavate, base and lay
[3]Excavation to formation, Type 1 compacted in layers, haunched edge restraints, then the surface laid, jointed and cleaned down.
On-site programme
Standard 40m² driveway
4 days
DigBaseLay
APPLY01
FEE02
SITE03
BUILD04
SIGN05
Council process, handled
Every vehicle crossing in Glasgow needs roads service consent. We prepare the application, manage the inspection and build the crossing to specification.
Read the full process →Permeable block pavingYes
Resin-bound over permeable baseYes
Gravel over gridYes
Tarmac to soakawayConditional
Tarmac to roadNot permitted
Drainage decides planning
A permeable surface, or an impermeable one draining to a soakaway, normally keeps a driveway within permitted development in Scotland.
Scottish planning rules →Gravel
Tarmac
Concrete
Block paving
Resin-bound
£45 to £190 per m²
Material sets the band. Ground conditions, access and levels set where you land inside it.
Full cost guide →Serving Glasgow City and surrounding council areas, from tenement frontages to suburban villas.
Areas we coverMaterialsFive surfaces cover
Five surfaces cover
nearly every Glasgow driveway.
Each differs on cost per square metre, permeability, lifespan and how easily it can be repaired when a utility needs access.
Not sure which surface?
Compare block paving, resin-bound and tarmac side by side on cost, lifespan, drainage and repairability.
Compare materials →Get a specified quote for your Glasgow driveway
DrivewaysGlasgow
Suite 1, 100 West Regent Street, Glasgow G2 2QD · Mon–Sat, 8am–6pm
Glasgow City Centre · West End · Hyndland · Partick · Broomhill · Jordanhill
Meet the team
The people who specify and build your driveway
Design, council paperwork and groundworks are handled by the same Glasgow team on every job. Tap a face to read what they do.
Sarah Bancroft
James Kirkland
Fiona Marsh
Sarah Bancroft
Design Specialist
Sarah sets the specification for every driveway we quote — material, laying pattern, edge restraint and how the finished surface meets the house, the gate line and the pavement.
Frequently asked questionsEverything you need
Everything you need
to know
A driveway in Glasgow costs approximately £45 to £190 per square metre installed. A typical 40m² block paved driveway costs £3,200 to £5,200 including excavation, sub-base and edgings.
Most domestic driveways are permitted development when the surface is permeable or drains to a soakaway within the property. Listed buildings, some conservation areas and new accesses onto classified roads need permission.
Yes. Any vehicle crossing over a public footway in Glasgow needs consent from Glasgow City Council's roads service, and the crossing must be constructed to the council's specification.
A standard domestic driveway takes three to five working days on site. A dropped kerb application runs on the council's timescale and should be started well in advance.
Block paving and reinforced concrete last longest, at 25 years or more, provided the sub-base is deep enough and surface water has a route off the driveway.