Driveways and paths · County Tyrone

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.

STRABANE GUIDE£53–£84 per m² inc VAT
Wide new tarmac driveway with granite sett border leading to a garage, typical of new tarmac driveway work

How much should I budget in Strabane?

These Strabane guide prices reflect rates in Northern Ireland, about 12% below our UK midpoint.

ItemGuide 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

Surface course20–30 mm AC 6 denseBinder course50–60 mm AC 20 denseSub-baseabout 150 mm MOT Type 1Edgeskerbs or blocks on a concrete haunchINDICATIVE CROSS-SECTION · NOT TO SCALE

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

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

Free survey for new surfacing

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
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