Front garden to tarmac driveway in Ballymoney

What does a front garden driveway conversion cost in Ballymoney?

Guide prices below are for Ballymoney, adjusted for Northern Ireland, where surfacing rates run about 12% below our UK midpoint.

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
New black tarmac drive, full dig-out and new sub-base	£53–£84 per m²
Example: 20 m² drive	£1,150–£1,850
Example: 30 m² drive	£1,750–£2,750
Example: 45 m² drive	£2,400–£3,750

As a 2026 guide in Ballymoney, front garden driveway conversion work runs at about £53–£84 per m² including VAT, so a 30 m² drive is roughly £1,750–£2,750. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Do I need permission in Ballymoney?

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. A vehicle crossing over the footway is a separate approval, from DfI Roads.

Covering Ballymoney

The key facts for Ballymoney. Smaller towns such as Ballymoney are surveyed alongside nearby jobs in County Antrim.

Postcodes: BT53
Area: County Antrim
Nearest towns: Coleraine (8 miles), Portrush (10 miles), Portstewart (11 miles), Ballymena (17 miles)
Pricing: Northern Ireland, about 12% below our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: DfI Roads

The same service is available in Coleraine, Portrush, Portstewart, Ballymena.

What is included in a front garden driveway conversion?

A front garden conversion turns lawn or planting into a parking space: the ground is excavated, a stone sub-base laid, tarmac surfaced on top, and a lowered kerb arranged so a car can cross the pavement legally.

Check the space: length, width and gate posts for a car
Highway authority dropped kerb application guided or handled for you
Kerbs or blocks as edge restraint
Water directed to a border, soakaway or channel
A planted strip kept where it helps drainage and looks

The build-up we price

Questions about front garden driveway conversions in Ballymoney

How quickly can work start in Ballymoney?

Usually 2–4 working days, after the kerb approval. We book Ballymoney surveys alongside other jobs in County Antrim, and give you dates once the specification is agreed.

Are there planning or highway rules in Ballymoney?

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. Dropped kerbs are approved by DfI Roads.

Front garden driveway conversion cost in Ballymoney: what should I budget?

As a 2026 guide in Ballymoney, front garden driveway conversion work runs at about £53–£84 per m² including VAT, so a 30 m² drive is roughly £1,750–£2,750. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

Can I get a free survey in Ballymoney?

Yes for new surfacing such as drives, paths, private roads and car parks. Small repairs are often priced from photos; if a visit is needed for a repair-only job, we tell you any charge first.

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