Tarmac paths and footpaths in Mitcham

What does a tarmac path cost in Mitcham?

These Mitcham 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 Mitcham, 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.

Where we work in and around Mitcham

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

Postcodes: CR4
Area: Greater London
Nearest towns: Morden (1 mile), Wimbledon (2 miles), Streatham (2 miles), Carshalton (2 miles)
Pricing: London, about 20% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

We also cover nearby Morden, Wimbledon, Streatham, Carshalton, Croydon.

What we do on a tarmac path

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
Gentle cross-fall so water runs off to the border

Rules that apply in Mitcham

Repairs, paths and edging work rarely need planning permission. In England, householder permitted development (Class F of the 2015 General Permitted Development Order) lets you lay a hard surface in front of a house without planning permission if it is porous, or if the rainwater is directed to a permeable area within the property. If the area is more than 5 m² and neither applies, you need permission. Standard dense tarmac is not porous, so a dense tarmac drive needs a lawn, border, channel to a soakaway or other permeable route for its water.

Layer by layer

Your questions answered

Tarmac path cost in Mitcham: what should I budget?

As a 2026 guide in Mitcham, 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.

Is the survey in Mitcham 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 Mitcham?

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

Which Mitcham postcodes do you cover?

We cover Mitcham including CR4, and nearby Morden, Wimbledon, Streatham.

More we do in Mitcham

Ready for a price in Mitcham? Use the guide price tool or send the form, and we'll arrange a visit.