Tarmac paths and footpaths in Wimbledon

What does a tarmac path cost in Wimbledon?

These Wimbledon 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 Wimbledon, tarmac path work runs at about £66–£108 per m² including VAT, so a 40 m² path is roughly £2,650–£4,300. 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
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

Layer by layer

Planning and kerb rules for Wimbledon

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 Wimbledon

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

Postcodes: SW19, SW20
Area: Greater London
Nearest towns: Morden (2 miles), Mitcham (2 miles), Putney (3 miles), Streatham (3 miles)
Pricing: London, about 20% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Nearby, we work in Morden, Mitcham, Putney, Streatham, Fulham.

Questions about tarmac paths in Wimbledon

Is the survey in Wimbledon 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.

What is the price of a tarmac path in Wimbledon?

As a 2026 guide in Wimbledon, tarmac path work runs at about £66–£108 per m² including VAT, so a 40 m² path is roughly £2,650–£4,300. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

Do you work in my part of Wimbledon?

We cover Wimbledon including SW19, SW20, and nearby Morden, Mitcham, Putney.

How long does a tarmac path take in Wimbledon?

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

Other work in Wimbledon

Questions about tarmac paths in Wimbledon? Call, WhatsApp or use the form, and we'll talk it through.