Tarmac paths and footpaths in Abergavenny

How much should I budget in Abergavenny?

Local guide rates for Abergavenny (Wales, about 5% below our UK midpoint):

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
Tarmac garden path or footpath, hand-laid	£52–£86 per m²
Example: 10 m² path	£630–£1,050
Example: 20 m² path	£1,150–£1,900
Example: 40 m² path	£2,100–£3,400

As a 2026 guide in Abergavenny, tarmac path work runs at about £52–£86 per m² including VAT, so a 10 m² path is roughly £630–£1,050. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

What we do on 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

The build-up we price

Do I need permission in Abergavenny?

Repairs, paths and edging work rarely need planning permission. In Wales, new front hardstanding should be porous or drain to a permeable area within the property, and work covering 100 m² or more with drainage effects usually needs SAB approval first.

Where we work in and around Abergavenny

Abergavenny at a glance. We cover Abergavenny by grouping surveys with nearby Gwent jobs; Newport, Gwent is 16 miles away.

Postcodes: NP7
Area: Gwent
Nearest towns: Brynmawr (7 miles), Abertillery (8 miles), Pontypool (8 miles), Ebbw Vale (9 miles)
Pricing: Wales, about 5% below our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The council

The same service is available in Brynmawr, Abertillery, Pontypool, Ebbw Vale, Tredegar.

Questions about tarmac paths in Abergavenny

Do you cover all of Abergavenny?

We cover Abergavenny including NP7, and nearby Brynmawr, Abertillery, Pontypool.

Can I get a free survey in Abergavenny?

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.

Tarmac path cost in Abergavenny: what should I budget?

As a 2026 guide in Abergavenny, tarmac path work runs at about £52–£86 per m² including VAT, so a 10 m² path is roughly £630–£1,050. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

How long does a tarmac path take in Abergavenny?

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

Also in Abergavenny

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