Tarmac paths and footpaths in Manchester

Tarmac path prices in Manchester

These Manchester guide prices reflect rates in the North West, about 3% below our UK midpoint.

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
Tarmac garden path or footpath, hand-laid	£53–£87 per m²
Example: 10 m² path	£640–£1,050
Example: 20 m² path	£1,150–£1,900
Example: 40 m² path	£2,150–£3,500

As a 2026 guide in Manchester, tarmac path work runs at about £53–£87 per m² including VAT, so a 20 m² path is roughly £1,150–£1,900. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

What the price covers

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

Covering Manchester

Manchester at a glance. As one of the larger towns in Greater Manchester, Manchester sees regular survey visits.

Postcodes: M1, M60, M2, M4, M61, M3, M15, M8
Area: Greater Manchester
Nearest towns: Longsight (2 miles), Salford (2 miles), Failsworth (3 miles), Droylsden (4 miles)
Pricing: North West, about 3% below our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Close to Manchester: Longsight, Salford, Failsworth, Droylsden, Stretford.

Layer by layer

Planning and kerb rules for Manchester

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.

Manchester: common questions

Can I get a free survey in Manchester?

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.

Do you cover all of Manchester?

We cover Manchester including M1, M60, M2, M4, M61, M3, and nearby Longsight, Salford, Failsworth.

How much does a tarmac path cost in Manchester?

As a 2026 guide in Manchester, tarmac path work runs at about £53–£87 per m² including VAT, so a 20 m² path is roughly £1,150–£1,900. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

What approvals apply in Manchester?

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).

Other work in Manchester

Send us a postcode, a rough size and a photo or two, and we'll come back with survey dates for Manchester.