Tarmac paths and footpaths in Saddleworth

Tarmac path prices in Saddleworth

Guide prices below are for Saddleworth, adjusted for the North West, where surfacing rates run 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 Saddleworth, 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.

Do I need permission in Saddleworth?

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.

Saddleworth: the local details

What applies in Saddleworth. Saddleworth is covered on our Greater Manchester rounds, 11 miles from Manchester.

Postcodes: OL3
Area: Greater Manchester
Nearest towns: Oldham (5 miles), Royton (5 miles), Stalybridge (5 miles), Chadderton (6 miles)
Pricing: North West, about 3% below our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

We also cover nearby Oldham, Royton, Stalybridge, Chadderton, Ashton-under-Lyne.

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
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

Your questions answered

Which Saddleworth postcodes do you cover?

We cover Saddleworth including OL3, and nearby Oldham, Royton, Stalybridge.

What approvals apply in Saddleworth?

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).

Can I get a free survey in Saddleworth?

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 long does a tarmac path take in Saddleworth?

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

More we do in Saddleworth

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