Aberdeenshire · Scotland
Excavation and sub-base in Aberdeen
From Aberdeen to Inverurie, we price excavation and sub-base with each part of the work set out separately, so you can see where the money goes.
- Guide price
- Priced after survey
- Postcodes
- AB10, AB11, AB12, AB15, AB16, AB23, AB24, AB25
- Survey
- Free, no obligation
What excavation and sub-base involves
Excavation and sub-base work is the groundwork under a resin surface: digging out the old drive and soft ground, removing the spoil, and building up compacted layers of crushed stone and a binder course that will carry cars without moving.
Before quoting groundworks in Aberdeen we check levels against door thresholds, look for shallow services and plan where spoil and materials will go. Drives in Aberdeen range from single-car frontages to wide plots, which is why every price follows a measured survey.
Typical projects we can quote for in Aberdeen include replacing failed edges that have started to crumble, setting a channel drain across a garage entrance and preparing a drive to meet a new dropped kerb. More about excavation and sub-base.
Prices for excavation and sub-base in Aberdeen
Labour and material costs in North East Scotland run below the UK average, and the guide figures below reflect that. They include VAT and are confirmed after a survey.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Excavation and sub-base | Priced after survey |
| Permeable SuDS driveways | £65–£105 per m² |
| Driveway edging and borders | £20–£55 per linear metre |
Based on North East Scotland rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Aberdeen
Groundworks for a domestic drive do not usually need planning permission in themselves, but the finished surface follows the front-garden drainage rules, and shallow services such as water pipes and cables are located before digging.
General information for Scotland, not legal advice.
Weather and working days
North East Scotland is relatively dry for Scotland but cold, so the laying season is shorter and a free-draining base helps with frost. If the weather turns on the day, we move the pour rather than risk a surface that will not cure.
How it works
You start with a guide price, we visit to measure and check the site, you get a written quote, and we book the work for suitable weather.
Excavation and sub-base in Aberdeen: questions
Is the price fixed for Aberdeen jobs?
Yes, once the scope and specification are agreed in writing. If hidden ground conditions turn up, we explain and agree any change with you before doing extra work.
What postcodes do you cover around Aberdeen?
We cover AB10, AB11, AB12, AB15, AB16 and AB23 and the surrounding districts, including Inverurie.
Who approves dropped kerbs in Aberdeen?
Dropped kerb consent comes from your council as roads authority. We help with the application and get your drive ready to meet the new crossing.
Excavation and sub-base near Aberdeen
- Inverurie 14.3 mi
Other services in Aberdeen
- Resin bound driveways
- Resin bonded driveways
- Resin over tarmac and concrete
- New resin driveways (full dig-out)
- Permeable SuDS driveways
- Driveway extensions and widening
- Resin patios
- Resin garden paths
- Resin steps
- Accessible resin ramps
- Driveway drainage and soakaways
- Driveway edging and borders
- Dropped kerb applications
- Resin driveway repairs
- Resin driveway cleaning
- Resin driveway restoration
- Commercial resin surfacing
Free survey · itemised quote
Book a free survey in Aberdeen
We cover AB10, AB11, AB12, AB15, AB16 and AB23 and nearby. Tell us about your project and we will be in touch to arrange a visit.
- Base, edging and drainage priced line by line
- Real blend samples shown in daylight
- Price fixed in writing once the spec is agreed
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