Tarmac paths and footpaths in Chesham

How much should I budget in Chesham?

Local guide rates for Chesham (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 Chesham, tarmac path work runs at about £61–£99 per m² including VAT, so a 20 m² path is roughly £1,350–£2,200. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Layer by layer

What is included in a tarmac path?

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
Binder and surface course laid hot by hand and rolled
Gentle cross-fall so water runs off to the border

Planning and kerb rules for Chesham

Repairs, paths and edging work rarely need planning permission. In England, a new hard surface over 5 m² in front of a house needs planning permission unless it is porous or drains to a lawn, border or soakaway within the property.

Where we work in and around Chesham

Survey cover and pricing for Chesham. We cover Chesham by grouping surveys with nearby Buckinghamshire jobs; Milton Keynes is 25 miles away.

Postcodes: HP5
Area: Buckinghamshire
Nearest towns: Amersham (2 miles), Berkhamsted (4 miles), Chalfont St Peter (7 miles), Rickmansworth (7 miles)
Pricing: South East, about 10% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

We also cover nearby Amersham, Berkhamsted, Chalfont St Peter, Rickmansworth, Hemel Hempstead.

Your questions answered

How much does a tarmac path cost in Chesham?

As a 2026 guide in Chesham, tarmac path work runs at about £61–£99 per m² including VAT, so a 20 m² path is roughly £1,350–£2,200. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

Can I get a free survey in Chesham?

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.

Which Chesham postcodes do you cover?

We cover Chesham including HP5, and nearby Amersham, Berkhamsted, Chalfont St Peter.

How quickly can work start in Chesham?

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

Other work in Chesham

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