How much does a front garden driveway cost in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire?
Expect front garden driveways in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire to come in at around £85–£140 per m², including VAT at 20%. As an example, a 50 m² double drive usually comes to between £4,250 and £7,000.
| Item | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Concrete block driveway, new sub-base | £85–£140 per m² |
| Breaking out an old surface | £10–£40 per m² |
| Edging or kerb, bedded and haunched | £20–£50 per metre |
| Typical channel drain run | £350–£1,000 |
| Dropped kerb (vehicle crossover) construction | £1,000–£3,000 |
Guide figures for Scotland, checked 9 November 2026.
Towns we cover in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire
Choose a town for local prices and details for front garden drives:
What does a front garden driveway involve?
We check those three things before anything else. A typical small front garden needs the boundary wall or hedge opened, the ground dug out, a sub-base built and the surface laid so rain drains into a planted strip or through permeable blocks. Keeping a narrow planted border is often what makes the drainage work.
In Scotland, front paving must be porous or drain within the property whatever its size, so drainage is part of every design.
- Dig-out, sub-base and edging
- Space check: car length, door swing and the gap to the pavement
- Wall, hedge or fence opening and making good the ends
- Advice on the dropped kerb application before work starts
- Optional bin store area, planting strip and low edging
What the survey covers
- Edges against lawns, beds, walls and neighbours
- Trees and roots near the drive
- Where an electric vehicle charger cable might run
- Access for a mini-digger, skip or grab lorry
- Whether front-garden planning rules apply
Rules for front drives in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire
In Scotland, a hard surface between the house and the road is permitted development only if it is porous or drains to a permeable area within the property. There is no 5 m² threshold: the rule applies whatever the size.
Hard surfaces are not permitted development in a conservation area or within the grounds of a listed building, so planning permission is needed there.
A dropped kerb needs consent from your council as roads authority under section 56 of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984, and planning permission may also be needed depending on the road.
General guidance, not legal advice. Your survey confirms what applies to your home. See the planning guide.
How it works
Quick details
Your postcode and the job. It takes a minute.
On-site check
Measurements, levels against the damp-proof course, ground and drainage.
Itemised quote
Fixed once the specification is agreed, with no vague extras.
Laid and finished
Compacted, jointed and handed back clean.
Front garden drives in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire: questions
Can you match the blocks to my house in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire?
We bring samples to the survey and suggest blocks and borders that suit the age and brick of the house. Final colour is your choice.
How much does a front garden driveway cost in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire?
Our guide for Glasgow and Dunbartonshire is £85–£140 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² double drive is usually about £4,250–£7,000. Your fixed price follows the survey.
Do you cover Rutherglen, Bearsden and Clydebank?
Yes. We cover all of Glasgow and Dunbartonshire, including Rutherglen, Bearsden and Clydebank.
Is the survey in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire free?
Yes, for new paving here: the survey and written quote are free with no obligation. Repairs and cleaning are usually priced from photos, or from a short visit where needed.
