Tarmac paths and footpaths in Streatham

What does a tarmac path cost in Streatham?

For Streatham, 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 Streatham, 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.

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

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Rules that apply in Streatham

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.

Covering Streatham

Survey cover and pricing for Streatham. We cover Streatham as part of our regular Greater London rounds.

Postcodes: SW16, SE27, SW12, SW17, SE21, SE19
Area: Greater London
Nearest towns: Mitcham (2 miles), Brixton (3 miles), Wimbledon (3 miles), Battersea (3 miles)
Pricing: London, about 20% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

The same service is available in Mitcham, Brixton, Wimbledon, Battersea, Croydon.

Your questions answered

How much does a tarmac path cost in Streatham?

As a 2026 guide in Streatham, 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.

What approvals apply in Streatham?

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).

Do you work in my part of Streatham?

We cover Streatham including SW16, SE27, SW12, SW17, SE21, SE19, and nearby Mitcham, Brixton, Wimbledon.

Can I get a free survey in Streatham?

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 Streatham

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