Tarmac paths and footpaths 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 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 Lisburn, tarmac path work runs at about £48–£79 per m² including VAT, so a 40 m² path is roughly £1,950–£3,150. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Lisburn: the local details

Lisburn at a glance. 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

The same service is available in Belfast, Castlereagh, Dundonald, Newtownabbey, Holywood.

The build-up we price

Planning and kerb rules for Lisburn

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.

What we do on a tarmac path

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
Binder and surface course laid hot by hand and rolled
Gentle cross-fall so water runs off to the border

Questions about tarmac paths in Lisburn

How long does a tarmac path take in Lisburn?

Often 1–2 days. 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.

Do I need permission for a tarmac path 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. Dropped kerbs are approved by DfI Roads.

Will someone visit before I get a fixed price 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.

Also in Lisburn

Tell us what you have in mind for Lisburn and we'll book a survey and put the specification in writing.