Tarmac paths and footpaths in Ely

How much should I budget in Ely?

These Ely guide prices reflect rates in the East of England, about 5% above our UK midpoint.

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
Tarmac garden path or footpath, hand-laid	£58–£94 per m²
Example: 10 m² path	£690–£1,150
Example: 20 m² path	£1,250–£2,100
Example: 40 m² path	£2,300–£3,800

As a 2026 guide in Ely, tarmac path work runs at about £58–£94 per m² including VAT, so a 40 m² path is roughly £2,300–£3,800. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

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

Layer by layer

Ely: the local details

Ely at a glance. Ely is covered on our Cambridgeshire rounds, 25 miles from Peterborough.

Postcodes: CB6, CB7
Area: Cambridgeshire
Nearest towns: March (13 miles), St Ives (15 miles), Cambridge (15 miles), Wisbech (19 miles)
Pricing: East of England, about 5% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Nearby, we work in March, St Ives, Cambridge, Wisbech, Huntingdon.

Planning and kerb rules for Ely

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.

Ely: common questions

How long does a tarmac path take in Ely?

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

Do you cover all of Ely?

We cover Ely including CB6, CB7, and nearby March, St Ives, Cambridge.

Is the survey in Ely 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.

What is the price of a tarmac path in Ely?

As a 2026 guide in Ely, tarmac path work runs at about £58–£94 per m² including VAT, so a 40 m² path is roughly £2,300–£3,800. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

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