County Antrim · Northern Ireland
Excavation and sub-base in Antrim
If you are planning a driveway dig-out and sub-base in Antrim, start with a free survey. We measure, check levels and drainage, and set out each part of the price in writing.
- Guide price
- Priced after survey
- Postcodes
- BT41
- Survey
- Free, no obligation
What excavation and sub-base involves
Excavation and sub-base work is the groundwork under a resin surface: digging out the old drive and soft ground, removing the spoil, and building up compacted layers of crushed stone and a binder course that will carry cars without moving.
Before quoting groundworks in Antrim we check levels against door thresholds, look for shallow services and plan where spoil and materials will go. In and around Antrim, drives often run further from the road, so edging, falls and drainage are planned along the whole length.
Across County Antrim, the projects we price include digging out an old drive and building a permeable sub-base, replacing failed edges that have started to crumble and fitting setts or steel edging around a new drive. More about excavation and sub-base.
Prices for excavation and sub-base in Antrim
Guide prices for Antrim are based on Northern Ireland rates, which are below the UK average. The written quote after your survey is the figure that counts.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Excavation and sub-base | Priced after survey |
| Driveway edging and borders | £20–£55 per linear metre |
| Resin garden paths | £45–£125 per m² |
Based on Northern Ireland rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Antrim
Groundworks for a domestic drive do not usually need planning permission in themselves, but the finished surface follows the front-garden drainage rules, and shallow services such as water pipes and cables are located before digging.
General information for Northern Ireland, not legal advice.
Weather and working days
Northern Ireland has frequent rain spread through the year, so laying days are planned around dry spells and permeable builds make sense. Laying days in Antrim are confirmed close to the date, because rain and cold stop resin curing properly.
How it works
Get a guide price online, book a free survey, receive an itemised written quote, then agree a date. Most drives over a ready base are laid in a day.
Excavation and sub-base in Antrim: questions
What postcodes do you cover around Antrim?
We cover BT41 and the surrounding districts, including Ballymena and Newtownabbey.
Is the price fixed for Antrim jobs?
Yes, once the scope and specification are agreed in writing. If hidden ground conditions turn up, we explain and agree any change with you before doing extra work.
How soon can you survey in Antrim?
Call 0800 088 6341 or use the quote tool and we will offer survey dates. Surveys are free and run all year.
Excavation and sub-base near Antrim
- Ballymena 10.4 mi
- Newtownabbey 12.7 mi
- Belfast 14.1 mi
- Lisburn 15.1 mi
- Carrickfergus 16.2 mi
Other services in Antrim
- Resin bound driveways
- Resin bonded driveways
- Resin over tarmac and concrete
- New resin driveways (full dig-out)
- Permeable SuDS driveways
- Driveway extensions and widening
- Resin patios
- Resin garden paths
- Resin steps
- Accessible resin ramps
- Driveway drainage and soakaways
- Driveway edging and borders
- Dropped kerb applications
- Resin driveway repairs
- Resin driveway cleaning
- Resin driveway restoration
- Commercial resin surfacing
Free survey · itemised quote
Book a free survey in Antrim
We cover BT41 and nearby. Tell us about your project and we will be in touch to arrange a visit.
- Base, edging and drainage priced line by line
- Real blend samples shown in daylight
- Price fixed in writing once the spec is agreed
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