Tarmac paths and footpaths in Harrow

What does a tarmac path cost in Harrow?

Local guide rates for Harrow (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 Harrow, tarmac path work runs at about £66–£108 per m² including VAT, so a 20 m² path is roughly £1,450–£2,400. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Rules that apply in Harrow

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.

Harrow: the local details

What applies in Harrow. We cover Harrow as part of our regular Greater London rounds.

Postcodes: HA1, HA3, HA2, HA7
Area: Greater London
Nearest towns: Brent (2 miles), Northolt (3 miles), Greenford (4 miles), Ruislip (4 miles)
Pricing: London, about 20% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

We also cover nearby Brent, Northolt, Greenford, Ruislip, Bushey.

What the price covers

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
Timber, kerb or block edging on both sides
Gentle cross-fall so water runs off to the border

Harrow: common questions

How long does a tarmac path take in Harrow?

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

What approvals apply in Harrow?

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).

Tarmac path cost in Harrow: what should I budget?

As a 2026 guide in Harrow, tarmac path work runs at about £66–£108 per m² including VAT, so a 20 m² path is roughly £1,450–£2,400. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

Will someone visit before I get a fixed price in Harrow?

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 Harrow

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