Tarmac driveway resurfacing in Antrim

How much should I budget in Antrim?

These Antrim guide prices reflect rates in 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

As a 2026 guide in Antrim, tarmac resurfacing work runs at about £22–£40 per m² including VAT, so a 30 m² drive is roughly £730–£1,300. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

What the price covers

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
New surface course, typically 25–40 mm, laid hot and rolled
Edges sealed and joints to existing surfaces cut neatly

Where we work in and around Antrim

What applies in Antrim. Smaller towns such as Antrim are surveyed alongside nearby jobs in County Antrim.

Postcodes: BT41
Area: County Antrim
Nearest towns: Ballyclare (9 miles), Ballymena (10 miles), Newtownabbey (13 miles), Belfast (14 miles)
Pricing: Northern Ireland, about 12% below our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: DfI Roads

We also cover nearby Ballyclare, Ballymena, Newtownabbey, Belfast, Lisburn.

The build-up we price

Rules that apply in Antrim

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. Any new or widened crossing over the pavement needs approval from DfI Roads.

Questions about tarmac resurfacing jobs in Antrim

How long will the work take at my Antrim property?

Often 1–2 days for a typical drive. We book Antrim surveys alongside other jobs in County Antrim, and give you dates once the specification is agreed.

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

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.

What approvals apply in Antrim?

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.

Tarmac resurfacing cost in Antrim: what should I budget?

As a 2026 guide in Antrim, tarmac resurfacing work runs at about £22–£40 per m² including VAT, so a 30 m² drive is roughly £730–£1,300. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

Also in Antrim

Send us a postcode, a rough size and a photo or two, and we'll come back with survey dates for Antrim.