Tarmac driveway resurfacing in Larne

How much should I budget in Larne?

These Larne 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 Larne, tarmac resurfacing work runs at about £22–£40 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £1,100–£2,000. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Do I need permission in Larne?

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.

What is included in tarmac resurfacing?

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

Survey of the existing base: sinking, rutting, loose edges and drainage
Cut out and patch failed areas before overlaying
Weed treatment and a clean surface
Bond (tack) coat sprayed to glue the new layer to the old
Edges sealed and joints to existing surfaces cut neatly

Covering Larne

Survey cover and pricing for Larne. Smaller towns such as Larne are surveyed alongside nearby jobs in County Antrim.

Postcodes: BT40
Area: County Antrim
Nearest towns: Carrickfergus (9 miles), Ballyclare (10 miles), Newtownabbey (14 miles), Belfast (18 miles)
Pricing: Northern Ireland, about 12% below our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: DfI Roads

Nearby, we work in Carrickfergus, Ballyclare, Newtownabbey, Belfast, Antrim.

Questions about tarmac resurfacing jobs in Larne

Are there planning or highway rules in Larne?

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.

Is the survey in Larne 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 Larne?

We cover Larne including BT40, and nearby Carrickfergus, Ballyclare, Newtownabbey.

How much does tarmac resurfacing cost in Larne?

As a 2026 guide in Larne, tarmac resurfacing work runs at about £22–£40 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is roughly £1,100–£2,000. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

Other work in Larne

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