Tarmac paths and footpaths in County Down
Looking for tarmac paths in County Down? Start with a guide price, then a survey that turns it into a fixed, written specification.
How much does a tarmac path cost in County Down?
Rates in County Down follow 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 |
Towns we cover in County Down
Postcode areas: BT.
What is included?
A tarmac path is a lighter version of a drive build: a compacted stone base of around 100 mm, a binder course and a fine surface course, laid by hand and held in by timber edging, 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
- Binder and surface course laid hot by hand and rolled
- Gentle cross-fall so water runs off to the border
Rules in County Down
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.
How it is built
Tarmac paths and footpaths in County Down: questions
How much does a tarmac path cost in County Down?
As a 2026 guide, about £48–£79 per m² inc VAT in County Down. The survey confirms a fixed price.
Which towns in County Down do you cover?
Bangor, County Down, Castlereagh, Newtownards, Newry, Banbridge, Dundonald, Holywood, Downpatrick and more.
How long does a tarmac path take?
Often 1–2 days.
Can you lay a path and a drive at the same time?
Yes, and it saves money because the crew and hot material are already on site.
Other services in County Down
Get a written tarmac 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