Tarmac paths and footpaths in Bangor, County Down

Tarmac path prices in Bangor, County Down

These Bangor, County Down 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 Bangor, County Down, 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.

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Bangor, County Down: the local details

Survey cover and pricing for Bangor, County Down. Bangor, County Down sits under a mile from Bangor, County Down, within our regular County Down cover.

Postcodes: BT20, BT19, BT21
Area: County Down
Nearest towns: Newtownards (5 miles), Holywood (6 miles), Carrickfergus (7 miles), Dundonald (7 miles)
Pricing: Northern Ireland, about 12% below our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: DfI Roads

The same service is available in Newtownards, Holywood, Carrickfergus, Dundonald, Comber.

What is included in a tarmac path?

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

Planning and kerb rules for Bangor, 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.

Questions about tarmac paths in Bangor, County Down

Is the survey in Bangor, County Down 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.

Which Bangor, County Down postcodes do you cover?

We cover Bangor, County Down including BT20, BT19, BT21, and nearby Newtownards, Holywood, Carrickfergus.

Tarmac path cost in Bangor, County Down: what should I budget?

As a 2026 guide in Bangor, County Down, tarmac path work runs at about £48–£79 per m² including VAT, so a 40 m² path is roughly £1,950–£3,150. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

How long does a tarmac path take in Bangor, County Down?

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

More we do in Bangor, County Down

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