Tarmac driveway resurfacing in County Antrim
From Belfast to the smaller towns in County Antrim, our tarmac resurfacing jobs quotes list the depths, edging, drainage and VAT so you can compare like with like.
How much does tarmac resurfacing cost in County Antrim?
Rates in County Antrim follow Northern Ireland, about 12% below our UK midpoint.
| Item | Guide price (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Tarmac resurfacing over a sound existing base | £22–£40 per m² |
| Example: 30 m² drive | £730–£1,300 |
| Example: 50 m² drive | £1,100–£2,000 |
| Example: 80 m² drive | £1,750–£3,150 |
Towns we cover in County Antrim
Postcode areas: BT.
What is included?
Tarmac resurfacing, or an overlay, means cleaning and repairing an existing drive, spraying a bond coat and laying a new surface course of about 25–40 mm on top, without digging out the base.
- Survey of the existing base: sinking, rutting, loose edges and drainage
- Cut out and patch failed areas before overlaying
- Plane or cut back at thresholds, kerbs and covers so levels still work
- Weed treatment and a clean surface
- New surface course, typically 25–40 mm, laid hot and rolled
- Edges sealed and joints to existing surfaces cut neatly
Rules in County Antrim
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
Tarmac driveway resurfacing in County Antrim: questions
How much does tarmac resurfacing cost in County Antrim?
As a 2026 guide, about £22–£40 per m² inc VAT in County Antrim. The survey confirms a fixed price.
Which towns in County Antrim do you cover?
Belfast, Lisburn, Newtownabbey, Carrickfergus, Ballymena, Antrim, Larne, Ballymoney and more.
How long does tarmac resurfacing take?
Often 1–2 days for a typical drive.
How much does tarmac resurfacing cost?
As a 2026 guide, about £25–£45 per m² including VAT for an overlay on a sound base, including the bond coat and new surface course. Patch repairs before overlaying are priced on top where needed.
Other services in County Antrim
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