Farm tracks and rural access on the Isle of Wight
From Newport, Isle of Wight to the smaller towns on the Isle of Wight, 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 on the Isle of Wight?
Rates on the Isle of Wight follow the South East, about 21% above our UK midpoint. Work here is by arrangement because of travel and haulage.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) |
|---|---|
| Farm track or rural access in tarmac on a stable stone base | £36–£67 per m² (£43–£80 inc VAT) |
| Example: 300 m² track | £10,900–£19,950 (£13,100–£23,950 inc VAT) |
| Example: 800 m² track | £26,700–£49,000 (£32,050–£58,800 inc VAT) |
| Example: 1,500 m² track | £50,100–£91,850 (£60,100–£110,200 inc VAT) |
Towns we cover on the Isle of Wight
Postcode areas: PO.
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 on the Isle of Wight
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.
How it is built
Farm tracks and rural access on the Isle of Wight: questions
How much does farm track tarmac cost on the Isle of Wight?
As a 2026 guide, about £36–£67 per m² ex VAT on the Isle of Wight. The survey confirms a fixed price.
Which towns on the Isle of Wight do you cover?
Newport, Isle of Wight, Ryde, Cowes, Sandown, by arrangement.
How long does farm track tarmac take?
Varies with length; long runs are laid in sections.
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.
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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