Drainage for tarmac drives in County Armagh
From Craigavon to the smaller towns in County Armagh, our drainage jobs quotes list the depths, edging, drainage and VAT so you can compare like with like.

How much does tarmac driveway drainage cost in County Armagh?
Rates in County Armagh follow Northern Ireland, about 12% below our UK midpoint.
| Item | Guide price (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Linear drainage channel | £53–£106 per metre |
| Soakaway or crate unit | £570–£1,750 each |
Towns we cover in County Armagh
Postcode areas: BT.
What is included?
Driveway drainage is the plan for where rainwater goes once it hits a sealed tarmac surface: the falls that move it, the channels or gullies that catch it, and the soakaway, border or approved drain that takes it away.
- Falls set across the drive, typically 1 in 60 to 1 in 80
- Linear channel at garages, doors or the bottom of a slope
- Soakaway or crate unit sized to the area and ground
- Runoff directed to borders or a permeable strip
- Connection to an existing surface-water drain where allowed
- No connection to the foul sewer
Rules in County Armagh
In Northern Ireland, more than 5 m² of hard surface in front of a house should be porous or drain to a porous area within the property; DfI Roads approves dropped kerbs. If the job needs a dropped kerb, DfI Roads approves it before any work on the footway.
How it is built
Drainage for tarmac drives in County Armagh: questions
How much does tarmac driveway drainage cost in County Armagh?
As a 2026 guide, about £53–£106 per metre inc VAT in County Armagh. The survey confirms a fixed price.
Which towns in County Armagh do you cover?
Craigavon, Portadown, Armagh.
How long does tarmac driveway drainage take?
Usually part of the main build; a soakaway adds about a day.
Why does water pool on my tarmac drive?
Usually the falls are too flat or the base has sunk in places. A channel can help, but a dip in the surface needs a repair or overlay to remove it.
Other services in County Armagh
Get a written tarmac quote
Send a postcode and a rough size and we'll arrange a survey. Every quote lists the layers, edging, drainage and VAT.
- Surface courseDEPTH + MIX
- Binder courseDEPTH + MIX
- Sub-baseDEPTH + MATERIAL
- Edges, drainage, VATITEMISED