Farm Track Tarmac Surfacing | Rural Access Roads

Farm track surfacing puts a bound tarmac or tar and chip surface onto a rural track or lane, after the stone base has been regraded, strengthened and drained for the vehicles that use it.

What is included in farm track tarmac?

Survey of the existing stone base and wet spots
Regrading and topping up with compacted stone
Side ditches, cross-drains or grips to shed water
Dense asphalt for heavy turning areas
Tar and chip option for long, straight runs
Passing places and gateway aprons

How is it built?

How much does farm track tarmac cost?

As a 2026 guide at our UK midpoint rate, £30–£55 per m² ex VAT. Edging, drainage and access are itemised separately where they apply.

Item	Guide price (ex VAT)
Farm track or rural access in tarmac on a stable stone base	£30–£55 per m² (£36–£66 inc VAT)
Example: 300 m² track	£9,000–£16,500 (£10,800–£19,800 inc VAT)
Example: 800 m² track	£22,100–£40,500 (£26,500–£48,600 inc VAT)
Example: 1,500 m² track	£41,400–£75,900 (£49,700–£91,100 inc VAT)

Rates vary by region:

Region	Guide (ex VAT)
London	£36–£66 per m²
South East	£33–£61 per m²
East of England	£32–£58 per m²
South West	£31–£57 per m²
West Midlands	£30–£55 per m²
East Midlands	£29–£54 per m²
North West	£29–£53 per m²
Yorkshire and the Humber	£29–£53 per m²
North East	£28–£51 per m²
Wales	£28–£52 per m²
Scotland	£29–£54 per m²
Northern Ireland	£26–£48 per m²

Guides only. Your survey turns these into a fixed written price. Full price list · Guide price tool

When it suits

Farm access tracks and yards
Long private drives to rural houses
Estate roads, holiday lets and equestrian sites

Watch out for

HGV and agricultural loads need an engineered depth
Remote sites add haulage time for hot material
Some works on agricultural land need planning or prior notification

How long does it take and how long does it last?

On site: Varies with length; long runs are laid in sections
Lifespan: Often 10–20 years depending on loads and drainage

Do I need planning permission?

Householder permitted development covers houses only. Car parks, yards, flats and business premises follow normal planning rules: resurfacing an existing area on the same footprint is generally fine, while a new car park, a change of use or new drainage may need permission. Check with the planning authority before any new hard area.

What happens next?

Tell us about the job
Use the guide price tool, the form, WhatsApp or the phone. A postcode, rough size and a couple of photos are enough to start.
Survey and measure
We check the ground, levels, edges, drainage and access, and the planning and kerb position where it applies.
Written specification and price
You get an itemised quote listing every layer, the edging, drainage, waste and VAT. The price is fixed once the spec is agreed.
Build day
Dig-out and base first, then hot binder and surface course rolled in, edges finished and the site cleared. You get aftercare notes before we leave.

Farm tracks and rural access: questions

How much does it cost to tarmac a farm track?

As a 2026 guide, about £30–£55 per m² excluding VAT for a tarmac surface on a stable stone base. New base work, drainage and haulage to remote sites are priced on top.

Tarmac or tar and chip for a farm track?

Tar and chip is cheaper on long, straight runs; dense tarmac is better where heavy vehicles turn or brake. Many tracks use both.

Do I need planning permission to surface a farm track?

Agricultural permitted development covers some private ways, but prior notification or permission can apply. Check with the planning authority before works start.

Where do we offer farm track tarmac work?

Across the UK. Choose your area for local prices and towns.

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