Red tarmac driveways in County Tyrone
We survey and price red tarmac driveways across County Tyrone, from Omagh to Strabane and Dungannon, with every layer written into the quote.
How much does a red tarmac driveway cost in County Tyrone?
Rates in County Tyrone 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 Tyrone
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 Tyrone
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.
How it is built
Red tarmac driveways in County Tyrone: questions
How much does a red tarmac driveway cost in County Tyrone?
As a 2026 guide, about £66–£101 per m² inc VAT in County Tyrone. The survey confirms a fixed price.
Which towns in County Tyrone do you cover?
Omagh, Strabane, Dungannon, Cookstown, Coalisland.
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