Red tarmac driveways in Larne

What does a red tarmac driveway cost in Larne?

For Larne, we apply the Northern Ireland rate, about 12% below our UK midpoint. Your survey turns these ranges into a fixed price.

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

As a 2026 guide in Larne, red tarmac driveway work runs at about £66–£101 per m² including VAT, so a 30 m² drive is roughly £2,200–£3,350. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

How it is built

What the price covers

Pigmented red asphalt on the same full build, often framed with a charcoal block border.

Full dig-out and MOT Type 1 sub-base, about 150 mm
Black AC 20 binder course, about 50–60 mm
Contrasting block or kerb border as edge restraint
Colour sample discussed before ordering
Falls and drainage set as for any new drive

Rules that apply in Larne

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.

Larne: the local details

What applies in Larne. We cover Larne by grouping surveys with nearby County Antrim jobs; Belfast is 18 miles away.

Postcodes: BT40
Area: County Antrim
Nearest towns: Carrickfergus (9 miles), Ballyclare (10 miles), Newtownabbey (14 miles), Belfast (18 miles)
Pricing: Northern Ireland, about 12% below our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: DfI Roads

Nearby, we work in Carrickfergus, Ballyclare, Newtownabbey, Belfast, Antrim.

Larne: common questions

Can I get a free survey in Larne?

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.

Do you cover all of Larne?

We cover Larne including BT40, and nearby Carrickfergus, Ballyclare, Newtownabbey.

Do I need permission for a red tarmac driveway in Larne?

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.

How long does a red tarmac driveway take in Larne?

Usually 2–4 working days. We book Larne surveys alongside other jobs in County Antrim, and give you dates once the specification is agreed.

More we do in Larne

Send us a postcode, a rough size and a photo or two, and we'll come back with survey dates for Larne.