Red tarmac driveways in Strabane

What does a red tarmac driveway cost in Strabane?

These Strabane 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 Strabane, 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.

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
Red pigmented surface course, about 20–30 mm
Contrasting block or kerb border as edge restraint
Falls and drainage set as for any new drive

Rules that apply in Strabane

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.

Covering Strabane

What applies in Strabane. Strabane is covered on our County Tyrone rounds, 17 miles from Omagh.

Postcodes: BT82
Area: County Tyrone
Nearest towns: Omagh (17 miles)
Pricing: Northern Ireland, about 12% below our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: DfI Roads

Close to Strabane: Omagh.

Your questions answered

How long will the work take at my Strabane property?

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

Which Strabane postcodes do you cover?

We cover Strabane including BT82, and nearby Omagh.

Will someone visit before I get a fixed price in Strabane?

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 Strabane?

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.

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