Tarmac paths and footpaths in Shepherds Bush

How much should I budget in Shepherds Bush?

These Shepherds Bush 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 Shepherds Bush, 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.

Covering Shepherds Bush

The key facts for Shepherds Bush. We cover Shepherds Bush as part of our regular Greater London rounds.

Postcodes: W11, W12, W14, W6, W8, W2, W9
Area: Greater London
Nearest towns: Chiswick (2 miles), Fulham (2 miles), Willesden (2 miles), Acton (2 miles)
Pricing: London, about 20% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Close to Shepherds Bush: Chiswick, Fulham, Willesden, Acton, Chelsea.

Do I need permission in Shepherds Bush?

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.

How it is built

What is included in 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
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

Shepherds Bush: common questions

How long does a tarmac path take in Shepherds Bush?

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

What is the price of a tarmac path in Shepherds Bush?

As a 2026 guide in Shepherds Bush, 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.

Can I get a free survey in Shepherds Bush?

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.

Which Shepherds Bush postcodes do you cover?

We cover Shepherds Bush including W11, W12, W14, W6, W8, W2, and nearby Chiswick, Fulham, Willesden.

Also in Shepherds Bush

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