Tarmac paths and footpaths in Sandhurst
Tarmac paths and footpaths in Sandhurst start with the parts you won't see: how deep the ground is dug, how much stone goes back in, and where the rain will run once the drive is sealed.

Tarmac path prices in Sandhurst
Local guide rates for Sandhurst (the South East, about 10% above our UK midpoint):
| Item | Guide price (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Tarmac garden path or footpath, hand-laid | £61–£99 per m² |
| Example: 10 m² path | £730–£1,200 |
| Example: 20 m² path | £1,350–£2,200 |
| Example: 40 m² path | £2,400–£3,950 |
As a 2026 guide in Sandhurst, tarmac path work runs at about £61–£99 per m² including VAT, so a 40 m² path is roughly £2,400–£3,950. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.
Planning and kerb rules for Sandhurst
Repairs, paths and edging work rarely need planning permission. In England, householder permitted development (Class F of the 2015 General Permitted Development Order) lets you lay a hard surface in front of a house without planning permission if it is porous, or if the rainwater is directed to a permeable area within the property. If the area is more than 5 m² and neither applies, you need permission. Standard dense tarmac is not porous, so a dense tarmac drive needs a lawn, border, channel to a soakaway or other permeable route for its water.
Layer by layer
Covering Sandhurst
The key facts for Sandhurst. Smaller towns such as Sandhurst are surveyed alongside nearby jobs in Berkshire.
- Postcodes
- GU47, GU17
- Area
- Berkshire
- Nearest towns
- Crowthorne (2 miles), Yateley (2 miles), Camberley (2 miles), Farnborough (4 miles)
- Pricing
- South East, about 10% above our UK midpoint
- Kerb approvals
- The highway authority
Close to Sandhurst: Crowthorne, Yateley, Camberley, Farnborough, Fleet.
What the price covers
A tarmac path is a lighter version of a drive build: a compacted stone base of around 100 mm, a binder course and a fine surface course, laid by hand and held in by timber edging, kerbs or blocks.
- Path set out to the line and width you want
- Excavation to about 150–180 mm with spoil removed
- MOT Type 1 base, about 100 mm, compacted
- Timber, kerb or block edging on both sides
- Gentle cross-fall so water runs off to the border
Questions about tarmac paths in Sandhurst
How much does a tarmac path cost in Sandhurst?
As a 2026 guide in Sandhurst, tarmac path work runs at about £61–£99 per m² including VAT, so a 40 m² path is roughly £2,400–£3,950. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.
How quickly can work start in Sandhurst?
Often 1–2 days. We book Sandhurst surveys alongside other jobs in Berkshire, and give you dates once the specification is agreed.
Is the survey in Sandhurst free?
Yes for new surfacing such as drives, paths, private roads and car parks. Small repairs are often priced from photos; if a visit is needed for a repair-only job, we tell you any charge first.
Do you work in my part of Sandhurst?
We cover Sandhurst including GU47, GU17, and nearby Crowthorne, Yateley, Camberley.
More we do in Sandhurst
- Front garden to tarmac driveway
- New tarmac driveways
- Car park and yard repairs
- Private and access road surfacing
- Tarmac driveway resurfacing
- Tar and chip driveways
- Everything in Sandhurst
Questions about tarmac paths in Sandhurst? Call, WhatsApp or use the form, and we'll talk it through.
Tarmac paths and footpaths in Sandhurst: get a written 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