Tarmac paths and footpaths in Finchley
A good tarmac path in Finchley 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.
What does a tarmac path cost in Finchley?
Guide prices below are for Finchley, adjusted for London, where surfacing rates run 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 Finchley, 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.
How it is built
Where we work in and around Finchley
What applies in Finchley. Finchley is one of the bigger places we cover in Greater London, so survey slots come round regularly.
- Postcodes
- N3, N12, NW11, NW4, NW7, NW9
- Area
- Greater London
- Nearest towns
- Muswell Hill (2 miles), Cricklewood (3 miles), Kilburn (3 miles), Wood Green (3 miles)
- Pricing
- London, about 20% above our UK midpoint
- Kerb approvals
- The highway authority
Nearby, we work in Muswell Hill, Cricklewood, Kilburn, Wood Green, Barnet.
Do I need permission in Finchley?
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.
- 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
- Gentle cross-fall so water runs off to the border
Your questions answered
How long does a tarmac path take in Finchley?
Often 1–2 days. We book Finchley 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 Finchley?
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).
How much does a tarmac path cost in Finchley?
As a 2026 guide in Finchley, tarmac path work runs at about £66–£108 per m² including VAT, so a 40 m² path is roughly £2,650–£4,300. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.
Do you cover all of Finchley?
We cover Finchley including N3, N12, NW11, NW4, NW7, NW9, and nearby Muswell Hill, Cricklewood, Kilburn.
Also in Finchley
- Private and access road surfacing
- Tar and chip driveways
- Car park and yard repairs
- Tarmac driveway resurfacing
- Red tarmac driveways
- Permeable tarmac driveways
- Everything in Finchley
Ready for a price in Finchley? Use the guide price tool or send the form, and we'll arrange a visit.
Tarmac paths and footpaths in Finchley: 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