A new driveway is one of the biggest improvements you can make to the look of an Irish home — but pricing online is a minefield. Here are the realistic costs we're quoting in 2026, broken down by surface type, with the variables that move the price up or down.
Tarmac driveways
The most cost-effective option for larger driveways. Expect to pay around €70–€100 per m² for a properly excavated and edged tarmac driveway. A typical 60 m² front driveway lands between €4,500 and €6,500 fitted.
Block paving
Block paving sits between €95 and €140 per m² depending on the block (standard concrete vs premium textured). The labour content is higher because every block is laid by hand.
Resin-bound driveways
Resin is the premium option — typically €100–€150 per m². It looks fantastic, drains well (SuDS-compliant) and stays weed-free for years if installed on a proper base.
Gravel
The cheapest option at €40–€70 per m², but only if you start with a sound sub-base and edging. Skip those and gravel becomes a maintenance nightmare.
What moves the price
- Access — narrow side passages or steep slopes add days
- Excavation depth — soft ground may need extra dig and stone
- Drainage — ACO channels or soakaways for compliance
- Kerbing — concrete-haunched kerbs vs simple edge restraints
- Old surface removal and disposal
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