Driveways and paths · County Antrim

Tarmac paths and footpaths in Ballymoney

We survey and price tarmac paths across Ballymoney and the BT53 postcodes, with every layer and its depth written into the quote.

BALLYMONEY GUIDE£48–£79 per m² inc VAT
Tarmac garden path with timber edging curving to a shed, typical of tarmac path work

Tarmac path prices in Ballymoney

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

ItemGuide 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 Ballymoney, tarmac path work runs at about £48–£79 per m² including VAT, so a 10 m² path is roughly £580–£950. 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 Ballymoney

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.

Layer by layer

Surface courseabout 20 mm AC 6Binder courseabout 40–50 mm AC 20Baseabout 100 mm MOT Type 1Edgestimber, kerbs or blocksINDICATIVE CROSS-SECTION · NOT TO SCALE

Where we work in and around Ballymoney

What applies in Ballymoney. Ballymoney is covered on our County Antrim rounds, 40 miles from Belfast.

Postcodes
BT53
Area
County Antrim
Nearest towns
Coleraine (8 miles), Portrush (10 miles), Portstewart (11 miles), Ballymena (17 miles)
Pricing
Northern Ireland, about 12% below our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals
DfI Roads

Close to Ballymoney: Coleraine, Portrush, Portstewart, Ballymena.

Questions about tarmac paths in Ballymoney

Is the survey in Ballymoney 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 I need permission for a tarmac path in Ballymoney?

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.

Do you cover all of Ballymoney?

We cover Ballymoney including BT53, and nearby Coleraine, Portrush, Portstewart.

What is the price of a tarmac path in Ballymoney?

As a 2026 guide in Ballymoney, tarmac path work runs at about £48–£79 per m² including VAT, so a 10 m² path is roughly £580–£950. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

Other work in Ballymoney

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

Free survey for new surfacing

Tarmac paths and footpaths in Ballymoney: get a written quote

Send a postcode and a rough size and we'll arrange a survey. Every quote lists the layers, edging, drainage and VAT.

  • Surface courseDEPTH + MIX
  • Binder courseDEPTH + MIX
  • Sub-baseDEPTH + MATERIAL
  • Edges, drainage, VATITEMISED
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