New tarmac driveways in Bangor, County Down

What does a new tarmac driveway cost in Bangor, County Down?

Local guide rates for Bangor, County Down (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 Bangor, County Down, new tarmac driveway work runs at about £53–£84 per m² including VAT, so a 80 m² drive is roughly £4,200–£6,700. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Where we work in and around Bangor, County Down

Survey cover and pricing for Bangor, County Down. Bangor, County Down sits under a mile from Bangor, County Down, within our regular County Down cover.

Postcodes: BT20, BT19, BT21
Area: County Down
Nearest towns: Newtownards (5 miles), Holywood (6 miles), Carrickfergus (7 miles), Dundonald (7 miles)
Pricing: Northern Ireland, about 12% below our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: DfI Roads

Close to Bangor, County Down: Newtownards, Holywood, Carrickfergus, Dundonald, Comber.

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
Concrete-haunched kerbs or a block-paved border as edge restraint
Binder course (AC 20 dense), about 50–60 mm, laid hot and rolled
Surface course (AC 6 dense), about 20–30 mm, laid hot and rolled
Falls set so water runs to a channel, gully or soft landscaping

The build-up we price

Rules that apply in Bangor, County Down

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.

Questions about new tarmac driveways in Bangor, County Down

How long does a new tarmac driveway take in Bangor, County Down?

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

Are there planning or highway rules in Bangor, County Down?

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.

Do you work in my part of Bangor, County Down?

We cover Bangor, County Down including BT20, BT19, BT21, and nearby Newtownards, Holywood, Carrickfergus.

Is the survey in Bangor, County Down free?

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.

Also in Bangor, County Down

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