Farm tracks and rural access in Tyne and Wear
We survey and price farm track surfacing jobs across Tyne and Wear, from Newcastle upon Tyne to Sunderland and South Shields, with every layer written into the quote.
How much does farm track tarmac cost in Tyne and Wear?
Rates in Tyne and Wear follow the North East, about 7% below our UK midpoint.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) |
|---|---|
| Farm track or rural access in tarmac on a stable stone base | £28–£51 per m² (£34–£61 inc VAT) |
| Example: 300 m² track | £8,350–£15,350 (£10,000–£18,400 inc VAT) |
| Example: 800 m² track | £20,550–£37,650 (£24,650–£45,200 inc VAT) |
| Example: 1,500 m² track | £38,500–£70,600 (£46,200–£84,700 inc VAT) |
Towns we cover in Tyne and Wear
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Sunderland
- South Shields
- Gateshead
- Washington
- Tynemouth
- Wallsend
- Newburn
- North Shields
- Whitley Bay
- Felling
- Jarrow
- Gosforth
- Hebburn
- Whickham
- Ryton
- Blaydon-on-Tyne
Postcode areas: NE, SR, TF, WV.
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 Tyne and Wear
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 Tyne and Wear: questions
How much does farm track tarmac cost in Tyne and Wear?
As a 2026 guide, about £28–£51 per m² ex VAT in Tyne and Wear. The survey confirms a fixed price.
Which towns in Tyne and Wear do you cover?
Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, South Shields, Gateshead, Washington, Tynemouth, Wallsend, Newburn 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 Tyne and Wear
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