Red tarmac driveways in Limavady

What does a red tarmac driveway cost in Limavady?

Guide prices below are for Limavady, adjusted for Northern Ireland, where surfacing rates run 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 Limavady, red tarmac driveway work runs at about £66–£101 per m² including VAT, so a 80 m² drive is roughly £5,300–£8,100. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Limavady: the local details

What applies in Limavady. We cover Limavady by grouping surveys with nearby County Londonderry jobs; Derry is 15 miles away.

Postcodes: BT49
Area: County Londonderry
Nearest towns: Coleraine (13 miles), Portstewart (13 miles), Derry (15 miles), Portrush (16 miles)
Pricing: Northern Ireland, about 12% below our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: DfI Roads

Close to Limavady: Coleraine, Portstewart, Derry, Portrush, Magherafelt.

Do I need permission in Limavady?

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 we do on a red tarmac driveway

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
Red pigmented surface course, about 20–30 mm
Colour sample discussed before ordering
Falls and drainage set as for any new drive

Layer by layer

Questions about red tarmac driveways in Limavady

How long will the work take at my Limavady property?

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

Is the survey in Limavady 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.

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

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.

Red tarmac driveway cost in Limavady: what should I budget?

As a 2026 guide in Limavady, red tarmac driveway work runs at about £66–£101 per m² including VAT, so a 80 m² drive is roughly £5,300–£8,100. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

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