Red tarmac driveways in County Antrim
From Belfast to the smaller towns in County Antrim, our red tarmac driveways quotes list the depths, edging, drainage and VAT so you can compare like with like.
How much does a red tarmac driveway cost in County Antrim?
Rates in County Antrim follow Northern Ireland, about 12% below our UK midpoint.
| Item | Guide price (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Red tarmac drive, full dig-out and new sub-base | £66–£101 per m² |
| Example: 30 m² drive | £2,200–£3,350 |
| Example: 50 m² drive | £3,300–£5,050 |
| Example: 80 m² drive | £5,300–£8,100 |
Towns we cover in County Antrim
Postcode areas: BT.
What is included?
Red tarmac is ordinary asphalt with a red pigment, and often red aggregate, in the surface course, laid on the same sub-base and binder course as a black tarmac drive.
- Full dig-out and MOT Type 1 sub-base, about 150 mm
- Black AC 20 binder course, about 50–60 mm
- Red pigmented surface course, about 20–30 mm
- Contrasting block or kerb border as edge restraint
- Colour sample discussed before ordering
- Falls and drainage set as for any new drive
Rules in County Antrim
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. A vehicle crossing over the footway is a separate approval, from DfI Roads.
How it is built
Red tarmac driveways in County Antrim: questions
How much does a red tarmac driveway cost in County Antrim?
As a 2026 guide, about £66–£101 per m² inc VAT in County Antrim. The survey confirms a fixed price.
Which towns in County Antrim do you cover?
Belfast, Lisburn, Newtownabbey, Carrickfergus, Ballymena, Antrim, Larne, Ballymoney and more.
How long does a red tarmac driveway take?
Usually 2–4 working days.
Can red tarmac be laid over my old drive?
If the existing base is sound, a red surface course can go on as an overlay. Most red drives we price are full builds because the colour shows up an uneven base.
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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