Tarmac paths and footpaths in Weymouth

How much should I budget in Weymouth?

These Weymouth guide prices reflect rates in the South West, about 3% above our UK midpoint.

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
Tarmac garden path or footpath, hand-laid	£57–£93 per m²
Example: 10 m² path	£680–£1,100
Example: 20 m² path	£1,250–£2,050
Example: 40 m² path	£2,250–£3,700

As a 2026 guide in Weymouth, tarmac path work runs at about £57–£93 per m² including VAT, so a 40 m² path is roughly £2,250–£3,700. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Where we work in and around Weymouth

What applies in Weymouth. We reach Weymouth on our Dorset survey days; Bournemouth is 26 miles away.

Postcodes: DT4, DT3, DT5
Area: Dorset
Nearest towns: Dorchester (7 miles), Poole (22 miles), Wimborne Minster (24 miles)
Pricing: South West, about 3% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Close to Weymouth: Dorchester, Poole, Wimborne Minster.

What the price covers

Garden paths, side passages and footpaths in hot-laid tarmac, edged with timber, kerbs or blocks.

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

Do I need permission in Weymouth?

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.

How it is built

Questions about tarmac paths in Weymouth

How much does a tarmac path cost in Weymouth?

As a 2026 guide in Weymouth, tarmac path work runs at about £57–£93 per m² including VAT, so a 40 m² path is roughly £2,250–£3,700. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

Do I need permission for a tarmac path in Weymouth?

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. Dropped kerbs are approved by the highway authority (the county or unitary council).

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

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.

Do you cover all of Weymouth?

We cover Weymouth including DT4, DT3, DT5, and nearby Dorchester, Poole, Wimborne Minster.

Other work in Weymouth

Tell us what you have in mind for Weymouth and we'll book a survey and put the specification in writing.