Private and access road surfacing in Derry

How much should I budget in Derry?

Local guide rates for Derry (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)

As a 2026 guide in Derry, private road surfacing work runs at about £40–£70 per m² excluding VAT, so a 900 m² road is roughly £32,800–£58,300. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Covering Derry

Survey cover and pricing for Derry. As one of the larger towns in County Londonderry, Derry sees regular survey visits.

Postcodes: BT48, BT47
Area: County Londonderry
Nearest towns: Limavady (15 miles)
Pricing: Northern Ireland, about 12% below our UK midpoint

Close to Derry: Limavady.

What is included in private road surfacing?

Shared drives, unadopted roads and estate access roads built or resurfaced, with kerbs and drainage.

Option pricing: patch, overlay, inlay or rebuild
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

Questions about private road surfacing jobs in Derry

How long will the work take at my Derry property?

Usually days rather than weeks; phased to keep access. We book Derry surveys alongside other jobs in County Londonderry, and give you dates once the specification is agreed.

Will someone visit before I get a fixed price in Derry?

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.

Are there planning or highway rules in Derry?

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.

Do you cover all of Derry?

We cover Derry including BT48, BT47, and nearby Limavady.

Also in Derry

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