Tarmac paths and footpaths in Stratford

Tarmac path prices in Stratford

For Stratford, we apply the London rate, about 20% above our UK midpoint. Your survey turns these ranges into a fixed price.

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 Stratford, 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.

Where we work in and around Stratford

Survey cover and pricing for Stratford. Stratford is one of the bigger places we cover in Greater London, so survey slots come round regularly.

Postcodes: E15, E20, E7
Area: Greater London
Nearest towns: Bow (1 mile), Canning Town (2 miles), Leytonstone (2 miles), Ilford (4 miles)
Pricing: London, about 20% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Nearby, we work in Bow, Canning Town, Leytonstone, Ilford, Barking.

Rules that apply in Stratford

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.

The build-up we price

What is included in 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
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

Stratford: common questions

Can I get a free survey in Stratford?

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 much does a tarmac path cost in Stratford?

As a 2026 guide in Stratford, tarmac path work runs at about £66–£108 per m² including VAT, so a 10 m² path is roughly £790–£1,300. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

Which Stratford postcodes do you cover?

We cover Stratford including E15, E20, E7, and nearby Bow, Canning Town, Leytonstone.

What approvals apply in Stratford?

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).

More we do in Stratford

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