Tarmac paths and footpaths in Dagenham

What does a tarmac path cost in Dagenham?

For Dagenham, we apply the London rate, about 20% 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	£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 Dagenham, 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.

How it is built

Dagenham: the local details

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

Postcodes: RM10, RM9, RM8, RM13, RM6
Area: Greater London
Nearest towns: Romford (2 miles), Hornchurch (2 miles), Barking (4 miles), Thamesmead (4 miles)
Pricing: London, about 20% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

The same service is available in Romford, Hornchurch, Barking, Thamesmead, Ilford.

Do I need permission in Dagenham?

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
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

Dagenham: common questions

Is the survey in Dagenham 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 long does a tarmac path take in Dagenham?

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

Do I need permission for a tarmac path in Dagenham?

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).

Do you cover all of Dagenham?

We cover Dagenham including RM10, RM9, RM8, RM13, RM6, and nearby Romford, Hornchurch, Barking.

Other work in Dagenham

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