New tarmac driveways in Strabane
A good new tarmac driveway in Strabane looks the same as a poor one on the day it is laid. The difference shows a few winters later, which is why our quotes list what goes underneath.

How much should I budget in Strabane?
These Strabane guide prices reflect rates in 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 Strabane, 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
- Dig to formation level, usually around 230–250 mm below finished height
- Concrete-haunched kerbs or a block-paved border as edge restraint
- 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
Strabane: the local details
Survey cover and pricing for Strabane. We cover Strabane by grouping surveys with nearby County Tyrone jobs; Omagh is 17 miles away.
- Postcodes
- BT82
- Area
- County Tyrone
- Nearest towns
- Omagh (17 miles)
- Pricing
- Northern Ireland, about 12% below our UK midpoint
- Kerb approvals
- DfI Roads
We also cover nearby Omagh.
The build-up we price
Rules that apply in Strabane
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.
Strabane: common questions
Are there planning or highway rules in Strabane?
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.
What is the price of a new tarmac driveway in Strabane?
As a 2026 guide in Strabane, 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.
Can I get a free survey in Strabane?
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 long does a new tarmac driveway take in Strabane?
Usually 2–4 working days for a typical drive, longer with drainage or a dropped kerb. We book Strabane surveys alongside other jobs in County Tyrone, and give you dates once the specification is agreed.
More we do in Strabane
- Car park and yard repairs
- Tarmac driveway repairs
- Front garden to tarmac driveway
- Tarmac driveway resurfacing
- Car park surfacing
- Tar and chip driveways
- Everything in Strabane
Tell us what you have in mind for Strabane and we'll book a survey and put the specification in writing.
New tarmac driveways in Strabane: get a written 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