Commercial Paving in Dublin and Wicklow: Car Parks, Yards and Entrances
Alongside domestic driveways, Platinum Paving Dublin surfaces car parks, yards, private roads, entrances and footpaths for commercial, industrial and residential properties across South Dublin and North Wicklow. We have the crew, equipment and experience to handle large commercial areas as well as small residential jobs, and every project gets the same own-crew, guaranteed approach. This guide explains which surface suits which commercial use, how the work can be planned around a working site, and what affects the cost.
What commercial work we do
Car parks and yards: new tarmacadam surfaces and resurfacing over a sound base.
Entrances and access roads: tarmac or block paving with kerbing, drainage channels and edge restraint for heavy traffic.
Footpaths, frontages and courtyards: block paving, porcelain or natural stone, and resin bound for a seamless, permeable finish.
Industrial units: hard-wearing tarmac yards and access areas that stand up to heavy vehicles.
The best paving for commercial properties
For car parks and yards, tarmacadam is usually the best value: it is the most economical surface for large areas, it is quick to lay, and it stands up to heavy vehicles year after year. Block paving is the better choice for entrances, drop-off areas and pedestrian zones where you want borders, markings built into the pattern and easy spot repairs. Resin bound suits footpaths, shop frontages and courtyards, where a smooth, permeable, weed-free finish helps with drainage and looks smart. Porcelain and natural stone suit terraces and outdoor seating areas.
Drainage and permeable surfaces
Large hard surfaces send a lot of rainwater somewhere. On commercial sites we set the falls, channel drains and gullies so water goes where it should, and where planning or the site needs a sustainable drainage (SuDS) approach, permeable options such as resin bound or permeable block paving over a permeable sub-base can reduce run-off. We will tell you at the survey whether your site needs either.
Keeping the site open
Most businesses cannot close their car park for a week. Larger jobs can be phased so part of the area stays open, and work can be scheduled for early mornings or weekends. We work 7am to 7pm, seven days a week. Agree access, signage and parking arrangements before work starts so staff and customers know what to expect.
What affects the cost
As a rough guide only, tarmacadam in the current Dublin market typically starts from around €40 to €60 per square metre supplied and laid, and larger areas cost less per square metre. The things that change a commercial price most are the area, the condition of the existing base and how much needs to be dug out, the expected traffic (cars or heavy goods vehicles), kerbing and drainage, line marking if needed, and access or phasing restrictions. Every commercial job is priced after a site survey and a written quote.
Where we work
We cover South Dublin, including Dublin 12, Tallaght, Clondalkin, Lucan, Sandyford, Stillorgan and Dún Laoghaire, and North Wicklow, including Bray, Greystones, Kilcoole, Newtownmountkennedy and Wicklow Town, from our yards in Dublin 12 and Bray. For larger projects we regularly travel further.
Get a commercial paving quote
Call 087 440 3442 or 01 685 6285, or request a free quote. Every job is done by our own crew, never sub-contracted, and carries a 5-year guarantee. We have been laying driveways and patios across South Dublin and North Wicklow for over 20 years, and we are members of the Construction Industry Federation and the National Guild of Master Craftsmen. We work 7am to 7pm, seven days a week.
FAQ
Do you do commercial paving in Dublin and Wicklow?
Yes. Platinum Paving Dublin surfaces car parks, yards, access roads and entrances for commercial and industrial clients across South Dublin and North Wicklow, as well as domestic driveways. All work is done by our own crew.
What is the best paving for a commercial car park?
Tarmacadam is usually the best value for car parks and yards because it is the most economical surface for large areas and stands up to heavy vehicles. Block paving suits entrances and pedestrian areas, and resin bound suits footpaths, courtyards and frontages where appearance and drainage matter.
Can commercial paving be done without closing the business?
In most cases, yes. Larger sites can be done in phases so part of the car park or entrance stays open, and work can be scheduled early in the morning or at weekends. We work 7am to 7pm, seven days a week.
Is commercial paving work guaranteed?
Yes. Our paving work carries a 5-year guarantee as standard, and it is carried out by our own crew rather than sub-contractors.
Related guides
More from Platinum Paving Dublin on driveways, surfaces and costs:
Resin vs Block Paving vs Tarmac: Which Surface Is Best? — cost, lifespan and maintenance compared side by side.
Tarmac Driveways in Bray and South Dublin — cost, lifespan and what to expect from a tarmac driveway.
Driveway Cost in Dublin 2026 — what you can expect to pay for resin bound, block paving and tarmac.
What You Need to Know About Resin Bound Driveways — benefits, how they are made and what they cost.
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