New tarmac driveways in County Londonderry
From Derry to the smaller towns in County Londonderry, our new tarmac driveways quotes list the depths, edging, drainage and VAT so you can compare like with like.
How much does a new tarmac driveway cost in County Londonderry?
Rates in County Londonderry follow 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 |
Towns we cover in County Londonderry
Postcode areas: BT.
What is included?
A new tarmac driveway is built from the ground up: the old surface and soil are dug out, a compacted stone sub-base is laid, then a hot binder course and a finer surface course are spread and rolled, and the edges are held by kerbs or blocks.
- Dig to formation level, usually around 230–250 mm below finished height
- 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
Rules in County Londonderry
In Northern Ireland, the Planning (General Permitted Development) Order (Northern Ireland) 2015 allows a hard surface between the front of a house and a road without permission if it is porous or drains to a porous area within the property, once it exceeds 5 m². Listed buildings and some access changes need permission. Any new or altered vehicle access onto a public road needs approval from DfI Roads, not the council.
New tarmac driveways in County Londonderry: questions
How much does a new tarmac driveway cost in County Londonderry?
As a 2026 guide, about £53–£84 per m² inc VAT in County Londonderry. The survey confirms a fixed price.
Which towns in County Londonderry do you cover?
Derry, Coleraine, Limavady, Magherafelt, Portstewart, Portrush.
How long does a new tarmac driveway take?
Usually 2–4 working days for a typical drive, longer with drainage or a dropped kerb.
When can I drive on new tarmac?
Usually you can walk on it the same day once it has cooled. Allow at least 48 hours before parking, and preferably 3–5 days, longer in hot weather, and avoid turning the steering wheel while stationary for the first few weeks.
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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