Permeable tarmac driveways in Coalisland
Homeowners in Coalisland ask us about permeable tarmac driveways for the same reason: a surface that stays flat, drains properly and still looks tidy in ten years. That comes down to the build underneath.

How much should I budget in Coalisland?
Guide prices below are for Coalisland, adjusted for Northern Ireland, where surfacing rates run about 12% below our UK midpoint.
| Item | Guide price (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Porous asphalt drive on a permeable stone base | £70–£110 per m² |
| Example: 30 m² drive | £2,300–£3,650 |
| Example: 50 m² drive | £3,500–£5,500 |
| Example: 80 m² drive | £5,650–£8,800 |
As a 2026 guide in Coalisland, permeable tarmac driveway work runs at about £70–£110 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £3,500–£5,500. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.
What the price covers
Open-graded porous asphalt on a deep permeable stone base, so rain soaks through on site.
- Ground check: how fast does the soil drain?
- Dig out deeper than a standard drive to fit the storage layer
- Geotextile separating layer on the formation
- Open-graded permeable sub-base, often Type 3 or 4/20 stone
- Edge restraint that does not block the flow
Covering Coalisland
Survey cover and pricing for Coalisland. Smaller towns such as Coalisland are surveyed alongside nearby jobs in County Tyrone.
- Postcodes
- BT71
- Area
- County Tyrone
- Nearest towns
- Dungannon (4 miles), Cookstown (7 miles), Omagh (24 miles)
- Pricing
- Northern Ireland, about 12% below our UK midpoint
- Kerb approvals
- DfI Roads
Close to Coalisland: Dungannon, Cookstown, Omagh.
Planning and kerb rules for Coalisland
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.
Coalisland: common questions
How long does a permeable tarmac driveway take in Coalisland?
Usually 3–5 working days. We book Coalisland surveys alongside other jobs in County Tyrone, and give you dates once the specification is agreed.
How much does a permeable tarmac driveway cost in Coalisland?
As a 2026 guide in Coalisland, permeable tarmac driveway work runs at about £70–£110 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £3,500–£5,500. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.
Can I get a free survey in Coalisland?
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.
What approvals apply in Coalisland?
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.
Also in Coalisland
- Red tarmac driveways
- New tarmac driveways
- Front garden to tarmac driveway
- Car park surfacing
- Private and access road surfacing
- Tarmac paths and footpaths
- Everything in Coalisland
Questions about permeable tarmac driveways in Coalisland? Call, WhatsApp or use the form, and we'll talk it through.
Permeable tarmac driveways in Coalisland: 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