Tarmac paths and footpaths in Braintree

Tarmac path prices in Braintree

For Braintree, we apply the East of England rate, about 5% above our UK midpoint. Your survey turns these ranges into a fixed price.

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 Braintree, tarmac path work runs at about £58–£94 per m² including VAT, so a 20 m² path is roughly £1,250–£2,100. 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

Braintree: the local details

Braintree at a glance. We reach Braintree on our Essex survey days; Southend-on-Sea is 25 miles away.

Postcodes: CM77, CM7
Area: Essex
Nearest towns: Witham (7 miles), Chelmsford (10 miles), Maldon (11 miles), Colchester (15 miles)
Pricing: East of England, about 5% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Nearby, we work in Witham, Chelmsford, Maldon, Colchester, Saffron Walden.

Layer by layer

Planning and kerb rules for Braintree

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.

Questions about tarmac paths in Braintree

Do you work in my part of Braintree?

We cover Braintree including CM77, CM7, and nearby Witham, Chelmsford, Maldon.

Is the survey in Braintree 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.

How quickly can work start in Braintree?

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

Tarmac path cost in Braintree: what should I budget?

As a 2026 guide in Braintree, tarmac path work runs at about £58–£94 per m² including VAT, so a 20 m² path is roughly £1,250–£2,100. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

Other work in Braintree

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