Tarmac paths and footpaths in County Durham
Across in County Durham, we cover 14 towns for tarmac paths, including Darlington, Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees.
How much does a tarmac path cost in County Durham?
Rates in County Durham follow the North East, about 7% below our UK midpoint.
| Item | Guide price (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Tarmac garden path or footpath, hand-laid | £51–£84 per m² |
| Example: 10 m² path | £610–£1,000 |
| Example: 20 m² path | £1,150–£1,850 |
| Example: 40 m² path | £2,050–£3,350 |
Towns we cover in County Durham
- Darlington
- Hartlepool
- Stockton-on-Tees
- Durham
- Chester-le-Street
- Houghton-le-Spring
- Billingham
- Stanley
- Consett
- Newton Aycliffe
- Bishop Auckland
- Seaham
- Peterlee
- Spennymoor
Postcode areas: DH, DL, SR, TS.
What is included?
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
- Binder and surface course laid hot by hand and rolled
- Gentle cross-fall so water runs off to the border
Rules in County Durham
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.
Tarmac paths and footpaths in County Durham: questions
How much does a tarmac path cost in County Durham?
As a 2026 guide, about £51–£84 per m² inc VAT in County Durham. The survey confirms a fixed price.
Which towns in County Durham do you cover?
Darlington, Hartlepool, Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, Chester-le-Street, Houghton-le-Spring, Billingham, Stanley and more.
How long does a tarmac path take?
Often 1–2 days.
How thick should a tarmac footpath be?
For walking traffic, about 100 mm of compacted Type 1 with a 40–50 mm binder and a 20 mm surface course is a common build. If a mower or quad will use it, go thicker.
Other services in County Durham
Get a written tarmac 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