Tarmac paths and footpaths in Rhyl
A good tarmac path in Rhyl looks the same as a poor one on the day it is laid. The difference shows a few winters later, which is why our quotes list what goes underneath.

How much should I budget in Rhyl?
Guide prices below are for Rhyl, adjusted for Wales, where surfacing rates run about 5% below our UK midpoint.
| Item | Guide price (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Tarmac garden path or footpath, hand-laid | £52–£86 per m² |
| Example: 10 m² path | £630–£1,050 |
| Example: 20 m² path | £1,150–£1,900 |
| Example: 40 m² path | £2,100–£3,400 |
As a 2026 guide in Rhyl, tarmac path work runs at about £52–£86 per m² including VAT, so a 40 m² path is roughly £2,100–£3,400. 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
- Binder and surface course laid hot by hand and rolled
Where we work in and around Rhyl
What applies in Rhyl. Smaller towns such as Rhyl are surveyed alongside nearby jobs in Clwyd.
- Postcodes
- LL18, LL17
- Area
- Clwyd
- Nearest towns
- Prestatyn (4 miles), Abergele (4 miles), Colwyn Bay (10 miles), Deganwy (14 miles)
- Pricing
- Wales, about 5% below our UK midpoint
- Kerb approvals
- The council
Close to Rhyl: Prestatyn, Abergele, Colwyn Bay, Deganwy, Llandudno.
Planning and kerb rules for Rhyl
Repairs, paths and edging work rarely need planning permission. In Wales, new front hardstanding should be porous or drain to a permeable area within the property, and work covering 100 m² or more with drainage effects usually needs SAB approval first.
Questions about tarmac paths in Rhyl
How quickly can work start in Rhyl?
Often 1–2 days. We book Rhyl surveys alongside other jobs in Clwyd, and give you dates once the specification is agreed.
Which Rhyl postcodes do you cover?
We cover Rhyl including LL18, LL17, and nearby Prestatyn, Abergele, Colwyn Bay.
What is the price of a tarmac path in Rhyl?
As a 2026 guide in Rhyl, tarmac path work runs at about £52–£86 per m² including VAT, so a 40 m² path is roughly £2,100–£3,400. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.
Is the survey in Rhyl 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.
Other work in Rhyl
- Permeable tarmac driveways
- Front garden to tarmac driveway
- New tarmac driveways
- Tarmac driveway repairs
- Car park surfacing
- Car park and yard repairs
- Everything in Rhyl
Send us a postcode, a rough size and a photo or two, and we'll come back with survey dates for Rhyl.
Tarmac paths and footpaths in Rhyl: 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