New tarmac driveways in Derry

What does a new tarmac driveway cost in Derry?

For Derry, we apply the Northern Ireland rate, about 12% below our UK midpoint. Your survey turns these ranges into a fixed price.

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 Derry, 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.

What the price covers

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
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
Falls set so water runs to a channel, gully or soft landscaping

Derry: the local details

Survey cover and pricing for Derry. We cover Derry as part of our regular County Londonderry rounds.

Postcodes: BT48, BT47
Area: County Londonderry
Nearest towns: Limavady (15 miles)
Pricing: Northern Ireland, about 12% below our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: DfI Roads

Nearby, we work in Limavady.

Do I need permission in Derry?

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.

Your questions answered

Can I get a free survey in Derry?

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.

Which Derry postcodes do you cover?

We cover Derry including BT48, BT47, and nearby Limavady.

What is the price of a new tarmac driveway in Derry?

As a 2026 guide in Derry, new tarmac driveway work runs at about £53–£84 per m² including VAT, so a 80 m² drive is roughly £4,200–£6,700. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

What approvals apply in Derry?

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.

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