Private and access road surfacing in County Londonderry
Across in County Londonderry, we cover 6 towns for private road surfacing jobs, including Derry, Coleraine and Limavady.
How much does private road surfacing cost in County Londonderry?
Rates in County Londonderry follow Northern Ireland, about 12% below our UK midpoint.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) |
|---|---|
| Private or access road, new build | £40–£70 per m² (£48–£84 inc VAT) |
| Private road resurfacing over a sound base | £19–£33 per m² (£23–£40 inc VAT) |
| Example: 150 m² road | £6,550–£11,600 (£7,850–£13,900 inc VAT) |
| Example: 400 m² road | £15,850–£28,150 (£19,000–£33,800 inc VAT) |
| Example: 900 m² road | £32,800–£58,300 (£39,350–£69,950 inc VAT) |
Towns we cover in County Londonderry
Postcode areas: BT.
What is included?
Private road surfacing is the construction or resurfacing of a road that the council does not maintain: shared drives, mews, unadopted estate roads and access roads to farms or business units.
- Survey of the road, its edges and drainage
- Quote structured so costs can be shared between owners
- Sub-base and binder for new or rebuilt sections
- Surface course laid by paver where access allows
- Kerbs, channels and gullies
- Speed humps and markings if wanted
Rules in County Londonderry
Householder permitted development covers houses only. Car parks, yards, flats and business premises follow normal planning rules: resurfacing an existing area on the same footprint is generally fine, while a new car park, a change of use or new drainage may need permission. Check with the planning authority before any new hard area.
How it is built
Private and access road surfacing in County Londonderry: questions
How much does private road surfacing cost in County Londonderry?
As a 2026 guide, about £40–£70 per m² ex VAT in County Londonderry. The survey confirms a fixed price.
Which towns in County Londonderry do you cover?
Derry, Coleraine, Limavady, Magherafelt, Portstewart, Portrush.
How long does private road surfacing take?
Usually days rather than weeks; phased to keep access.
Can residents keep access during the works?
Usually yes. We work in halves or sections and agree times for each property.
Other services in County Londonderry
Get a written tarmac 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