Tarmac paths and footpaths in Stroud
A good tarmac path in Stroud 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 Stroud?
Guide prices below are for Stroud, adjusted for the South West, where surfacing rates run 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 Stroud, 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.
Rules that apply in Stroud
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.
The build-up we price
Where we work in and around Stroud
Survey cover and pricing for Stroud. We reach Stroud on our Gloucestershire survey days; Gloucester is 8 miles away.
- Postcodes
- GL6, GL5, GL10
- Area
- Gloucestershire
- Nearest towns
- Gloucester (8 miles), Cirencester (10 miles), Cheltenham (12 miles), Tewkesbury (17 miles)
- Pricing
- South West, about 3% above our UK midpoint
- Kerb approvals
- The highway authority
We also cover nearby Gloucester, Cirencester, Cheltenham, Tewkesbury, Yate.
What is included in a tarmac path?
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
- Binder and surface course laid hot by hand and rolled
- Gentle cross-fall so water runs off to the border
Your questions answered
What is the price of a tarmac path in Stroud?
As a 2026 guide in Stroud, 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.
Can I get a free survey in Stroud?
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.
Which Stroud postcodes do you cover?
We cover Stroud including GL6, GL5, GL10, and nearby Gloucester, Cirencester, Cheltenham.
Are there planning or highway rules in Stroud?
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).
Other work in Stroud
- Tar and chip driveways
- Car park surfacing
- Red tarmac driveways
- Private and access road surfacing
- Car park and yard repairs
- Front garden to tarmac driveway
- Everything in Stroud
Questions about tarmac paths in Stroud? Call, WhatsApp or use the form, and we'll talk it through.
Tarmac paths and footpaths in Stroud: 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