Car parks and roads

Farm tracks and rural access in South Glamorgan

From Cardiff to the smaller towns in South Glamorgan, our farm track surfacing jobs quotes list the depths, edging, drainage and VAT so you can compare like with like.

SOUTH GLAMORGAN GUIDE£28–£52 per m² ex VAT
New tarmac farm track between hedgerows in open countryside, typical of farm track tarmac work

How much does farm track tarmac cost in South Glamorgan?

Rates in South Glamorgan follow Wales, about 5% below our UK midpoint.

ItemGuide price (ex VAT)
Farm track or rural access in tarmac on a stable stone base£28–£52 per m² (£34–£62 inc VAT)
Example: 300 m² track£8,550–£15,700 (£10,250–£18,850 inc VAT)
Example: 800 m² track£21,000–£38,450 (£25,200–£46,150 inc VAT)
Example: 1,500 m² track£39,350–£72,100 (£47,200–£86,500 inc VAT)

Towns we cover in South Glamorgan

Postcode areas: CF.

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 South Glamorgan

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 South Glamorgan: questions

How much does farm track tarmac cost in South Glamorgan?

As a 2026 guide, about £28–£52 per m² ex VAT in South Glamorgan. The survey confirms a fixed price.

Which towns in South Glamorgan do you cover?

Cardiff, Barry, Penarth, Llantwit Major, Llandaff, Dinas Powys.

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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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
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