Driveways and Paving in Dublin 12: Kimmage, Crumlin, Walkinstown and Terenure
Platinum Paving Dublin has a yard in Dublin 12, so Kimmage, Crumlin, Walkinstown, Drimnagh, Terenure and Templeogue are local jobs for us. We lay resin bound, block paving and tarmac driveways, porcelain and natural stone patios, paths, steps and garden walls across the area, with the same own-crew, 5-year-guaranteed approach we use everywhere else in South Dublin and North Wicklow. This guide covers what Dublin 12 homeowners ask us most.
Typical Dublin 12 driveways
Much of Dublin 12 is terraced and semi-detached housing from the 1930s to the 1960s, with compact front gardens. Common jobs in the area are turning a front garden into off-street parking, replacing a cracked concrete driveway, or renewing a tired block-paved driveway that has sunk and filled with weeds. On smaller frontages the choice of surface and edging matters more than the square metres, because a neat finish against the boundary wall, the footpath and the front step is what people notice.
Which surface suits a Dublin 12 front garden?
Resin bound is our most requested finish: smooth, permeable, weed-free and often laid straight over sound concrete, which suits small frontages where a dig-out would be disruptive. Block paving is the classic choice on red-brick terraces and is easy to repair. Tarmac is the most economical for wider or longer driveways. If you are converting a lawn into parking, a permeable surface such as resin bound or permeable block paving is the safest choice for drainage rules.
What does a driveway cost in Dublin 12?
As a rough guide only, in the current Dublin market tarmacadam typically starts from around €40 to €60 per square metre, and block paving and resin bound from around €60 to €100 per square metre over a sound base, with a new sub-base or full dig-out adding to each. Small driveways cost more per square metre because the set-up, edging and disposal are a bigger share of the job. Our Dublin driveway cost comparison goes through every surface, including gravel and imprinted concrete.
Planning and dropped kerbs
Resurfacing an existing driveway is normally exempt development. If you are creating new off-street parking, widening the entrance or need the kerb lowered, you will need the council's approval first. Depending on your address, that is either Dublin City Council or South Dublin County Council, as the boundary between the two runs through this part of Dublin. We will flag anything unusual at the site visit. Our planning permission guide has more detail.
How long does the job take?
A resin overlay on a sound base is normally finished in one to two days. A tarmac or block paving driveway with a full dig-out and new sub-base usually takes three to five days, depending on size, edging and drainage.
Patios and back gardens
Behind the house, porcelain is our most popular patio material because it is frost-proof, non-slip and never needs sealing. See our guide to garden paving and patios in South Dublin for materials, costs and maintenance.
Get a price for your Dublin 12 driveway
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
Are there paving contractors based in Dublin 12?
Yes. Platinum Paving Dublin has a yard in Dublin 12 and lays driveways, patios and paths across Kimmage, Crumlin, Walkinstown, Drimnagh, Terenure and Templeogue, as well as the rest of South Dublin.
What does a new driveway cost in Dublin 12?
As a rough guide only, in the current Dublin market tarmacadam typically starts from around 40 to 60 euro per square metre, and block paving and resin bound from around 60 to 100 euro per square metre over a sound base, with a new sub-base or full dig-out adding to each. Every driveway is priced after a free site visit.
How long does a new driveway take?
A resin overlay on a sound base is normally finished in one to two days. A tarmac or block paving driveway with a full dig-out and new sub-base usually takes three to five days, depending on size, edging and drainage.
Do I need planning permission for a driveway in Dublin 12?
Usually not for resurfacing an existing driveway. Dublin City Council or South Dublin County Council approval is normally needed for a new or widened entrance or a lowered kerb onto a public road.
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.
Driveway Cost in Dublin 2026 — what you can expect to pay for resin bound, block paving and tarmac.
Resin Driveway Colours — golden quartz, silver grey, charcoal and custom blends.
What You Need to Know About Resin Bound Driveways — benefits, how they are made and what they cost.
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