New tarmac driveways in Craigavon

What does a new tarmac driveway cost in Craigavon?

Local guide rates for Craigavon (Northern Ireland, 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: 30 m² drive	£1,750–£2,750
Example: 50 m² drive	£2,650–£4,200
Example: 80 m² drive	£4,200–£6,700

As a 2026 guide in Craigavon, new tarmac driveway work runs at about £53–£84 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £2,650–£4,200. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Layer by layer

What is included in a new tarmac driveway?

Full dig-out, compacted stone sub-base, binder course and a fine surface course, edged and drained.

Geotextile membrane where the ground is soft or clay
MOT Type 1 sub-base laid and compacted in layers, about 150 mm
Concrete-haunched kerbs or a block-paved border as edge restraint
Binder course (AC 20 dense), about 50–60 mm, laid hot and rolled
Falls set so water runs to a channel, gully or soft landscaping

Craigavon: the local details

The key facts for Craigavon. We reach Craigavon on our County Armagh survey days; Craigavon is under a mile away.

Postcodes: BT64, BT65, BT66, BT67
Area: County Armagh
Nearest towns: Portadown (3 miles), Banbridge (8 miles), Armagh (13 miles)
Pricing: Northern Ireland, about 12% below our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: DfI Roads

Nearby, we work in Portadown, Banbridge, Armagh.

Do I need permission in Craigavon?

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.

Craigavon: common questions

New tarmac driveway cost in Craigavon: what should I budget?

As a 2026 guide in Craigavon, new tarmac driveway work runs at about £53–£84 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £2,650–£4,200. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

What approvals apply in Craigavon?

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.

How long will the work take at my Craigavon property?

Usually 2–4 working days for a typical drive, longer with drainage or a dropped kerb. We book Craigavon surveys alongside other jobs in County Armagh, and give you dates once the specification is agreed.

Will someone visit before I get a fixed price in Craigavon?

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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