Lothians · Scotland
Excavation and sub-base in Bonnyrigg
Thinking about a driveway dig-out and sub-base in Bonnyrigg? Get a guide price in under a minute, then a free survey and a fixed written quote once the specification is agreed.
- Guide price
- Priced after survey
- Postcodes
- EH19, EH18, EH24
- 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 Bonnyrigg we check levels against door thresholds, look for shallow services and plan where spoil and materials will go. In and around Bonnyrigg, drives often run further from the road, so edging, falls and drainage are planned along the whole length.
Projects we quote in and around Bonnyrigg include setting a channel drain across a garage entrance, adding a soakaway so water stays on the property and digging out an old drive and building a permeable sub-base. More about excavation and sub-base.
Prices for excavation and sub-base in Bonnyrigg
For Lothian, where typical costs are a little below the UK average, these are the ranges we would expect before seeing your property.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Excavation and sub-base | Priced after survey |
| Permeable SuDS driveways | £70–£110 per m² |
| Dropped kerb applications | about £1,000–£2,500 per crossing, set by the highway authority |
Based on Lothian rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Bonnyrigg
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
Lothian is one of the drier parts of Scotland, but cold winters and frost make a well-drained, frost-resistant base important. Spring to autumn offers the most laying days in the Lothians, but dry, mild winter days can work too.
How it works
Get a guide price online, book a free survey, receive an itemised written quote, then agree a date. Most drives over a ready base are laid in a day.
Excavation and sub-base in Bonnyrigg: questions
Is the price fixed for Bonnyrigg 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.
Who approves dropped kerbs in Bonnyrigg?
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.
What postcodes do you cover around Bonnyrigg?
We cover EH19, EH18 and EH24 and the surrounding districts, including Musselburgh and Penicuik.
Excavation and sub-base near Bonnyrigg
- Musselburgh 5.2 mi
- Penicuik 5.5 mi
- Broxburn 14.8 mi
- Livingston 16.3 mi
- Bathgate 21.0 mi
Other services in Bonnyrigg
- 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 Bonnyrigg
We cover EH19, EH18 and EH24 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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