Tarmac paths and footpaths in Amersham

What does a tarmac path cost in Amersham?

These Amersham guide prices reflect rates in 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 Amersham, tarmac path work runs at about £61–£99 per m² including VAT, so a 10 m² path is roughly £730–£1,200. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Where we work in and around Amersham

What applies in Amersham. Smaller towns such as Amersham are surveyed alongside nearby jobs in Buckinghamshire.

Postcodes: HP7, HP6, HP16
Area: Buckinghamshire
Nearest towns: Chesham (2 miles), Chalfont St Peter (5 miles), Gerrards Cross (6 miles), High Wycombe (6 miles)
Pricing: South East, about 10% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

The same service is available in Chesham, Chalfont St Peter, Gerrards Cross, High Wycombe, Rickmansworth.

What the price covers

Garden paths, side passages and footpaths in hot-laid tarmac, edged with timber, 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

Planning and kerb rules for Amersham

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.

Your questions answered

Do you work in my part of Amersham?

We cover Amersham including HP7, HP6, HP16, and nearby Chesham, Chalfont St Peter, Gerrards Cross.

Tarmac path cost in Amersham: what should I budget?

As a 2026 guide in Amersham, tarmac path work runs at about £61–£99 per m² including VAT, so a 10 m² path is roughly £730–£1,200. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

How long will the work take at my Amersham property?

Often 1–2 days. We book Amersham surveys alongside other jobs in Buckinghamshire, and give you dates once the specification is agreed.

Will someone visit before I get a fixed price in Amersham?

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.

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