Tarmac paths and footpaths in Cricklewood

How much should I budget in Cricklewood?

These Cricklewood 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 Cricklewood, tarmac path work runs at about £66–£108 per m² including VAT, so a 10 m² path is roughly £790–£1,300. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Cricklewood: the local details

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

Postcodes: NW2
Area: Greater London
Nearest towns: Kilburn (1 mile), Willesden (2 miles), Finchley (3 miles), Camden Town (3 miles)
Pricing: London, about 20% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

The same service is available in Kilburn, Willesden, Finchley, Camden Town, Shepherds Bush.

Planning and kerb rules for Cricklewood

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

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
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

Your questions answered

What is the price of a tarmac path in Cricklewood?

As a 2026 guide in Cricklewood, tarmac path work runs at about £66–£108 per m² including VAT, so a 10 m² path is roughly £790–£1,300. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

Are there planning or highway rules in Cricklewood?

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 Cricklewood postcodes do you cover?

We cover Cricklewood including NW2, and nearby Kilburn, Willesden, Finchley.

Is the survey in Cricklewood 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.

Other work in Cricklewood

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