Red tarmac driveways in Dundonald

Red tarmac driveway prices in Dundonald

These Dundonald guide prices reflect rates in 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

As a 2026 guide in Dundonald, red tarmac driveway work runs at about £66–£101 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £3,300–£5,050. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Where we work in and around Dundonald

Survey cover and pricing for Dundonald. Dundonald is covered on our County Down rounds, 7 miles from Bangor, County Down.

Postcodes: BT16
Area: County Down
Nearest towns: Holywood (3 miles), Comber (4 miles), Castlereagh (4 miles), Newtownards (4 miles)
Pricing: Northern Ireland, about 12% below our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: DfI Roads

Close to Dundonald: Holywood, Comber, Castlereagh, Newtownards, Belfast.

The build-up we price

Do I need permission in Dundonald?

In Northern Ireland, the Planning (General Permitted Development) Order (Northern Ireland) 2015 allows a hard surface between the front of a house and a road without permission if it is porous or drains to a porous area within the property, once it exceeds 5 m². Listed buildings and some access changes need permission. Any new or altered vehicle access onto a public road needs approval from DfI Roads, not the council.

What is included in a red tarmac driveway?

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

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

Questions about red tarmac driveways in Dundonald

Which Dundonald postcodes do you cover?

We cover Dundonald including BT16, and nearby Holywood, Comber, Castlereagh.

How long does a red tarmac driveway take in Dundonald?

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

What approvals apply in Dundonald?

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.

Is the survey in Dundonald free?

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.

More we do in Dundonald

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