Tarmac paths and footpaths in Ballyclare

Tarmac path prices in Ballyclare

These Ballyclare guide prices reflect rates in Northern Ireland, about 12% below our UK midpoint.

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
Tarmac garden path or footpath, hand-laid	£48–£79 per m²
Example: 10 m² path	£580–£950
Example: 20 m² path	£1,050–£1,750
Example: 40 m² path	£1,950–£3,150

As a 2026 guide in Ballyclare, tarmac path work runs at about £48–£79 per m² including VAT, so a 20 m² path is roughly £1,050–£1,750. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

What the price covers

Garden paths, side passages and footpaths in hot-laid tarmac, edged with timber, kerbs or blocks.

Path set out to the line and width you want
Excavation to about 150–180 mm with spoil removed
MOT Type 1 base, about 100 mm, compacted
Timber, kerb or block edging on both sides
Gentle cross-fall so water runs off to the border

Planning and kerb rules for Ballyclare

Repairs, paths and edging work rarely need planning permission. 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.

Covering Ballyclare

Ballyclare at a glance. We cover Ballyclare by grouping surveys with nearby County Antrim jobs; Belfast is 11 miles away.

Postcodes: BT39
Area: County Antrim
Nearest towns: Newtownabbey (7 miles), Carrickfergus (8 miles), Antrim (9 miles), Larne (10 miles)
Pricing: Northern Ireland, about 12% below our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: DfI Roads

We also cover nearby Newtownabbey, Carrickfergus, Antrim, Larne, Holywood.

Your questions answered

Which Ballyclare postcodes do you cover?

We cover Ballyclare including BT39, and nearby Newtownabbey, Carrickfergus, Antrim.

Do I need permission for a tarmac path in Ballyclare?

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.

Can I get a free survey in Ballyclare?

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 long does a tarmac path take in Ballyclare?

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

More we do in Ballyclare

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