Tarmac driveway resurfacing in Carrickfergus

Tarmac resurfacing prices in Carrickfergus

Local guide rates for Carrickfergus (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 Carrickfergus, tarmac resurfacing work runs at about £22–£40 per m² including VAT, so a 80 m² drive is roughly £1,750–£3,150. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

What is included in tarmac resurfacing?

A new tack-coated surface course over a drive whose base is still sound: less digging, lower cost.

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
Bond (tack) coat sprayed to glue the new layer to the old
New surface course, typically 25–40 mm, laid hot and rolled

Carrickfergus: the local details

What applies in Carrickfergus. We cover Carrickfergus by grouping surveys with nearby County Antrim jobs; Belfast is 10 miles away.

Postcodes: BT38
Area: County Antrim
Nearest towns: Holywood (5 miles), Newtownabbey (6 miles), Bangor (Down) (7 miles), Ballyclare (8 miles)
Pricing: Northern Ireland, about 12% below our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: DfI Roads

The same service is available in Holywood, Newtownabbey, Bangor (Down), Ballyclare, Dundonald.

Planning and kerb rules for Carrickfergus

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. If the job needs a dropped kerb, DfI Roads approves it before any work on the footway.

Carrickfergus: common questions

Tarmac resurfacing cost in Carrickfergus: what should I budget?

As a 2026 guide in Carrickfergus, tarmac resurfacing work runs at about £22–£40 per m² including VAT, so a 80 m² drive is roughly £1,750–£3,150. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

How long does tarmac resurfacing take in Carrickfergus?

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

Is the survey in Carrickfergus free?

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 you work in my part of Carrickfergus?

We cover Carrickfergus including BT38, and nearby Holywood, Newtownabbey, Bangor (Down).

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