Tarmac paths and footpaths in Swadlincote

How much should I budget in Swadlincote?

Guide prices below are for Swadlincote, adjusted for the East Midlands, where surfacing rates run about 2% below our UK midpoint.

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
Tarmac garden path or footpath, hand-laid	£54–£88 per m²
Example: 10 m² path	£650–£1,050
Example: 20 m² path	£1,200–£1,950
Example: 40 m² path	£2,150–£3,550

As a 2026 guide in Swadlincote, tarmac path work runs at about £54–£88 per m² including VAT, so a 10 m² path is roughly £650–£1,050. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

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Covering Swadlincote

The key facts for Swadlincote. Swadlincote sits 11 miles from Derby, within our regular Derbyshire cover.

Postcodes: DE11, DE12, LE65
Area: Derbyshire
Nearest towns: Burton upon Trent (4 miles), Coalville (9 miles), Derby (11 miles), Tamworth (11 miles)
Pricing: East Midlands, about 2% below our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Close to Swadlincote: Burton upon Trent, Coalville, Derby, Tamworth, Long Eaton.

Do I need permission in Swadlincote?

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.

What we do on a tarmac path

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

Questions about tarmac paths in Swadlincote

How long will the work take at my Swadlincote property?

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

Do you cover all of Swadlincote?

We cover Swadlincote including DE11, DE12, LE65, and nearby Burton upon Trent, Coalville, Derby.

What is the price of a tarmac path in Swadlincote?

As a 2026 guide in Swadlincote, tarmac path work runs at about £54–£88 per m² including VAT, so a 10 m² path is roughly £650–£1,050. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

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

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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