Tarmac paths and footpaths in Herefordshire
Looking for tarmac paths in Herefordshire? Start with a guide price, then a survey that turns it into a fixed, written specification.
How much does a tarmac path cost in Herefordshire?
Rates in Herefordshire follow the West Midlands, in line with our UK midpoint.
| Item | Guide price (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Tarmac garden path or footpath, hand-laid | £55–£90 per m² |
| Example: 10 m² path | £660–£1,100 |
| Example: 20 m² path | £1,200–£2,000 |
| Example: 40 m² path | £2,200–£3,600 |
Towns we cover in Herefordshire
Postcode areas: GL, HR.
What is included?
A tarmac path is a lighter version of a drive build: a compacted stone base of around 100 mm, a binder course and a fine surface course, laid by hand and held in by timber edging, 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
- Binder and surface course laid hot by hand and rolled
- Gentle cross-fall so water runs off to the border
Rules in Herefordshire
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.
How it is built
Tarmac paths and footpaths in Herefordshire: questions
How much does a tarmac path cost in Herefordshire?
As a 2026 guide, about £55–£90 per m² inc VAT in Herefordshire. The survey confirms a fixed price.
Which towns in Herefordshire do you cover?
Hereford, Leominster, Ross-on-Wye, Ledbury.
How long does a tarmac path take?
Often 1–2 days.
How much does a tarmac path cost?
As a 2026 guide, about £55–£90 per m² including VAT for a hand-laid path with a new base and edging. Short, narrow paths sit at the top of the range because of set-up time.
Other services in Herefordshire
Get a written tarmac quote
Send a postcode and a rough size and we'll arrange a survey. Every quote lists the layers, edging, drainage and VAT.
- Surface courseDEPTH + MIX
- Binder courseDEPTH + MIX
- Sub-baseDEPTH + MATERIAL
- Edges, drainage, VATITEMISED