New tarmac driveways in Castlereagh

How much should I budget in Castlereagh?

Local guide rates for Castlereagh (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 Castlereagh, 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.

How it is built

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.

Break out and remove the old surface and spoil
Dig to formation level, usually around 230–250 mm below finished height
Geotextile membrane where the ground is soft or clay
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

Where we work in and around Castlereagh

What applies in Castlereagh. Castlereagh sits 11 miles from Bangor, County Down, within our regular County Down cover.

Postcodes: BT6, BT5, BT4, BT8
Area: County Down
Nearest towns: Belfast (2 miles), Dundonald (4 miles), Holywood (5 miles), Comber (6 miles)
Pricing: Northern Ireland, about 12% below our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: DfI Roads

Close to Castlereagh: Belfast, Dundonald, Holywood, Comber, Newtownabbey.

Rules that apply in Castlereagh

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. Any new or widened crossing over the pavement needs approval from DfI Roads.

Questions about new tarmac driveways in Castlereagh

How much does a new tarmac driveway cost in Castlereagh?

As a 2026 guide in Castlereagh, 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.

Can I get a free survey in Castlereagh?

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.

How quickly can work start in Castlereagh?

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

Are there planning or highway rules in Castlereagh?

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.

More we do in Castlereagh

Tell us what you have in mind for Castlereagh and we'll book a survey and put the specification in writing.