Tarmac paths and footpaths in Catford

What does a tarmac path cost in Catford?

These Catford guide prices reflect rates in London, about 20% above our UK midpoint.

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
Tarmac garden path or footpath, hand-laid	£66–£108 per m²
Example: 10 m² path	£790–£1,300
Example: 20 m² path	£1,450–£2,400
Example: 40 m² path	£2,650–£4,300

As a 2026 guide in Catford, tarmac path work runs at about £66–£108 per m² including VAT, so a 40 m² path is roughly £2,650–£4,300. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Rules that apply in Catford

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

Catford: the local details

Catford at a glance. As one of the larger towns in Greater London, Catford sees regular survey visits.

Postcodes: SE6, SE23, SE4
Area: Greater London
Nearest towns: Blackheath (2 miles), Greenwich (2 miles), Beckenham (3 miles), Peckham (3 miles)
Pricing: London, about 20% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

The same service is available in Blackheath, Greenwich, Beckenham, Peckham, Eltham.

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

Catford: common questions

Is the survey in Catford 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 Catford?

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

Are there planning or highway rules in Catford?

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).

Which Catford postcodes do you cover?

We cover Catford including SE6, SE23, SE4, and nearby Blackheath, Greenwich, Beckenham.

More we do in Catford

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