Farm tracks and rural access in Merseyside
Looking for farm track surfacing jobs in Merseyside? Start with a guide price, then a survey that turns it into a fixed, written specification.

How much does farm track tarmac cost in Merseyside?
Rates in Merseyside 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 Merseyside
- Liverpool
- Birkenhead
- St Helens
- Southport
- Wallasey
- Bootle
- Bebington
- Huyton
- Kirkby
- Prescot
- Heswall
- Maghull
- Newton-le-Willows
- Formby
- Litherland
- Speke
- Garston
- Halewood
- Moreton
- Haydock
Postcode areas: CH, L, PR, WA.
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 Merseyside
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 in Merseyside: questions
How much does farm track tarmac cost in Merseyside?
As a 2026 guide, about £29–£53 per m² ex VAT in Merseyside. The survey confirms a fixed price.
Which towns in Merseyside do you cover?
Liverpool, Birkenhead, St Helens, Southport, Wallasey, Bootle, Bebington, Huyton 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.
Other services in Merseyside
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