Tarmac paths and footpaths in Southall

Tarmac path prices in Southall

Guide prices below are for Southall, 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 Southall, 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.

Rules that apply in Southall

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 is included in a tarmac path?

Garden paths, side passages and footpaths in hot-laid tarmac, edged with timber, 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

Where we work in and around Southall

Survey cover and pricing for Southall. As one of the larger towns in Greater London, Southall sees regular survey visits.

Postcodes: UB1, UB2
Area: Greater London
Nearest towns: Greenford (2 miles), Heston (2 miles), Hayes (2 miles), Isleworth (3 miles)
Pricing: London, about 20% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

The same service is available in Greenford, Heston, Hayes, Isleworth, Northolt.

Your questions answered

Is the survey in Southall 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.

Which Southall postcodes do you cover?

We cover Southall including UB1, UB2, and nearby Greenford, Heston, Hayes.

How long will the work take at my Southall property?

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

What approvals apply in Southall?

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).

Also in Southall

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