New tarmac driveways in Portstewart

What does a new tarmac driveway cost in Portstewart?

Local guide rates for Portstewart (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 Portstewart, 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.

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
Dig to formation level, usually around 230–250 mm below finished height
Geotextile membrane where the ground is soft or clay
Concrete-haunched kerbs or a block-paved border as edge restraint
Falls set so water runs to a channel, gully or soft landscaping

Portstewart: the local details

The key facts for Portstewart. We cover Portstewart by grouping surveys with nearby County Londonderry jobs; Derry is 27 miles away.

Postcodes: BT55
Area: County Londonderry
Nearest towns: Portrush (3 miles), Coleraine (4 miles), Ballymoney (11 miles), Limavady (13 miles)
Pricing: Northern Ireland, about 12% below our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: DfI Roads

Nearby, we work in Portrush, Coleraine, Ballymoney, Limavady.

Layer by layer

Do I need permission in Portstewart?

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.

Questions about new tarmac driveways in Portstewart

How much does a new tarmac driveway cost in Portstewart?

As a 2026 guide in Portstewart, 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.

Do you cover all of Portstewart?

We cover Portstewart including BT55, and nearby Portrush, Coleraine, Ballymoney.

How quickly can work start in Portstewart?

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

Is the survey in Portstewart 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.

More we do in Portstewart

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