Tarmac paths and footpaths in Hayling Island

What does a tarmac path cost in Hayling Island?

These Hayling Island guide prices reflect rates in the South East, about 10% above our UK midpoint.

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
Tarmac garden path or footpath, hand-laid	£61–£99 per m²
Example: 10 m² path	£730–£1,200
Example: 20 m² path	£1,350–£2,200
Example: 40 m² path	£2,400–£3,950

As a 2026 guide in Hayling Island, tarmac path work runs at about £61–£99 per m² including VAT, so a 20 m² path is roughly £1,350–£2,200. 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

Where we work in and around Hayling Island

What applies in Hayling Island. We cover Hayling Island by grouping surveys with nearby Hampshire jobs; Southampton is 21 miles away.

Postcodes: PO11
Area: Hampshire
Nearest towns: Emsworth (5 miles), Havant (5 miles), Portsmouth (5 miles), Gosport (7 miles)
Pricing: South East, about 10% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

We also cover nearby Emsworth, Havant, Portsmouth, Gosport, Waterlooville.

Rules that apply in Hayling Island

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.

Your questions answered

Do you work in my part of Hayling Island?

We cover Hayling Island including PO11, and nearby Emsworth, Havant, Portsmouth.

How much does a tarmac path cost in Hayling Island?

As a 2026 guide in Hayling Island, tarmac path work runs at about £61–£99 per m² including VAT, so a 20 m² path is roughly £1,350–£2,200. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

How quickly can work start in Hayling Island?

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

Do I need permission for a tarmac path in Hayling Island?

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).

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