Angus and Dundee · Scotland
Excavation and sub-base in Forfar
We quote excavation and sub-base for homes across Forfar, from the DD8 district outwards, and send an itemised written price after a free visit.
- Guide price
- Priced after survey
- Postcodes
- DD8
- 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.
Groundwork prices in Forfar depend on what is found below the surface, so the survey looks closely at ground conditions, access and drainage. Around Forfar, longer drives and rural access are common, so deliveries and mixing space are planned at survey.
Across Angus and Dundee, the projects we price include adding a soakaway so water stays on the property, 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 Forfar
Labour and material costs in Tayside 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 Tayside rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Forfar
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
Tayside has cold winters and a shorter laying season, so jobs are usually booked for the warmer months. Spring to autumn offers the most laying days in Angus and Dundee, but dry, mild winter days can work too.
How it works
Guide price first, then a free visit, then a line-by-line quote. Nothing is booked until you have the specification in writing.
Excavation and sub-base in Forfar: questions
What postcodes do you cover around Forfar?
We cover DD8 and the surrounding districts, including Dundee and Arbroath.
Who approves dropped kerbs in Forfar?
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.
How soon can you survey in Forfar?
Call 0800 088 6341 or use the quote tool and we will offer survey dates. Surveys are free and run all year.
Excavation and sub-base near Forfar
Other services in Forfar
- 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 Forfar
We cover DD8 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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