Farm tracks and rural access in Greater Manchester
From Manchester to the smaller towns in Greater Manchester, our farm track surfacing jobs quotes list the depths, edging, drainage and VAT so you can compare like with like.
How much does farm track tarmac cost in Greater Manchester?
Rates in Greater Manchester follow the North West, about 3% below our UK midpoint.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) |
|---|---|
| Farm track or rural access in tarmac on a stable stone base | £29–£53 per m² (£35–£64 inc VAT) |
| Example: 300 m² track | £8,750–£16,000 (£10,500–£19,200 inc VAT) |
| Example: 800 m² track | £21,400–£39,250 (£25,700–£47,100 inc VAT) |
| Example: 1,500 m² track | £40,150–£73,600 (£48,200–£88,300 inc VAT) |
Towns we cover in Greater Manchester
- Manchester
- Oldham
- Wigan
- Bolton
- Stockport
- Salford
- Rochdale
- Sale
- Bury
- Altrincham
- Middleton
- Ashton-under-Lyne
- Leigh
- Stretford
- Urmston
- Chadderton
- Eccles
- Tyldesley
- Hyde
- Walkden
- Prestwich
- Radcliffe
- Cheadle Hulme
- Heywood
- Denton
- Stalybridge
- Ashton-in-Makerfield
- Westhoughton
- Farnworth
- Saddleworth
- Hindley
- Golborne
- Droylsden
- Whitefield
- Swinton
- Royton
- Atherton
- Dukinfield
- Failsworth
- Hazel Grove
- Irlam
- Horwich
- Bramhall
- Ramsbottom
- Bredbury
- Hale
- Longsight
Postcode areas: BL, M, OL, SK, WA, WN.
What is included?
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.
- 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
Rules in Greater Manchester
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.
Farm tracks and rural access in Greater Manchester: questions
How much does farm track tarmac cost in Greater Manchester?
As a 2026 guide, about £29–£53 per m² ex VAT in Greater Manchester. The survey confirms a fixed price.
Which towns in Greater Manchester do you cover?
Manchester, Oldham, Wigan, Bolton, Stockport, Salford, Rochdale, Sale and more.
How long does farm track tarmac take?
Varies with length; long runs are laid in sections.
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.
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Get a written tarmac quote
Send a postcode and a rough size and we'll arrange a survey. Every quote lists the layers, edging, drainage and VAT.
- Surface courseDEPTH + MIX
- Binder courseDEPTH + MIX
- Sub-baseDEPTH + MATERIAL
- Edges, drainage, VATITEMISED