Tarmac driveway resurfacing in Lisburn

How much should I budget in Lisburn?

Local guide rates for Lisburn (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 Lisburn, 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.

Do I need permission in Lisburn?

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.

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

Covering Lisburn

Survey cover and pricing for Lisburn. We cover Lisburn as part of our regular County Antrim rounds.

Postcodes: BT27, BT28, BT17, BT10, BT26
Area: County Antrim
Nearest towns: Belfast (7 miles), Castlereagh (7 miles), Dundonald (11 miles), Newtownabbey (11 miles)
Pricing: Northern Ireland, about 12% below our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: DfI Roads

Nearby, we work in Belfast, Castlereagh, Dundonald, Newtownabbey, Holywood.

The build-up we price

Lisburn: common questions

Can I get a free survey in Lisburn?

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 tarmac resurfacing cost in Lisburn?

As a 2026 guide in Lisburn, 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.

How long does tarmac resurfacing take in Lisburn?

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

Do you work in my part of Lisburn?

We cover Lisburn including BT27, BT28, BT17, BT10, BT26, and nearby Belfast, Castlereagh, Dundonald.

Other work in Lisburn

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