Tar and chip driveways in Omagh
Homeowners in Omagh ask us about tar and chip driveways for the same reason: a surface that stays flat, drains properly and still looks tidy in ten years. That comes down to the build underneath.
How much should I budget in Omagh?
Guide prices below are for Omagh, adjusted for Northern Ireland, where surfacing rates run about 12% below our UK midpoint.
| Item | Guide price (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Tar and chip drive with a new sub-base | £40–£66 per m² |
| Example: 50 m² drive | £2,000–£3,300 |
| Example: 100 m² drive | £3,950–£6,600 |
| Example: 200 m² drive | £7,500–£12,550 |
As a 2026 guide in Omagh, tar and chip driveway work runs at about £40–£66 per m² including VAT, so a 100 m² drive is roughly £3,950–£6,600. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.
The build-up we price
Covering Omagh
Survey cover and pricing for Omagh. Smaller towns such as Omagh are surveyed alongside nearby jobs in County Tyrone.
- Postcodes
- BT78, BT79
- Area
- County Tyrone
- Nearest towns
- Strabane (17 miles), Cookstown (22 miles), Dungannon (22 miles), Coalisland (24 miles)
- Pricing
- Northern Ireland, about 12% below our UK midpoint
- Kerb approvals
- DfI Roads
Close to Omagh: Strabane, Cookstown, Dungannon, Coalisland.
Rules that apply in Omagh
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 tar and chip driveway?
Hot bitumen sprayed and dressed with rolled stone chippings for a gravel look that stays put.
- Base prepared: new MOT Type 1 sub-base, or an existing sound tarmac or stone base
- Hot bitumen or emulsion sprayed evenly
- Chippings spread straight onto the binder
- Loose surplus chippings swept up after a few days
- Second coat where a double dressing is specified
Your questions answered
Do I need permission for a tar and chip driveway in Omagh?
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.
Can I get a free survey in Omagh?
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.
How much does a tar and chip driveway cost in Omagh?
As a 2026 guide in Omagh, tar and chip driveway work runs at about £40–£66 per m² including VAT, so a 100 m² drive is roughly £3,950–£6,600. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.
How long does a tar and chip driveway take in Omagh?
Often 1–3 days depending on base work. We book Omagh surveys alongside other jobs in County Tyrone, and give you dates once the specification is agreed.
Other work in Omagh
- New tarmac driveways
- Tarmac driveway repairs
- Car park surfacing
- Car park resurfacing
- Tarmac paths and footpaths
- Permeable tarmac driveways
- Everything in Omagh
Questions about tar and chip driveways in Omagh? Call, WhatsApp or use the form, and we'll talk it through.
Tar and chip driveways in Omagh: get a written 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