Tarmac paths and footpaths on the Isle of Wight
From Newport, Isle of Wight to the smaller towns on the Isle of Wight, our tarmac paths quotes list the depths, edging, drainage and VAT so you can compare like with like.
How much does a tarmac path cost on the Isle of Wight?
Rates on the Isle of Wight follow the South East, about 21% above our UK midpoint. Work here is by arrangement because of travel and haulage.
| Item | Guide price (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Tarmac garden path or footpath, hand-laid | £67–£109 per m² |
| Example: 10 m² path | £800–£1,300 |
| Example: 20 m² path | £1,450–£2,400 |
| Example: 40 m² path | £2,650–£4,350 |
Towns we cover on the Isle of Wight
Postcode areas: PO.
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 on the Isle of Wight
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 on the Isle of Wight: questions
How much does a tarmac path cost on the Isle of Wight?
As a 2026 guide, about £67–£109 per m² inc VAT on the Isle of Wight. The survey confirms a fixed price.
Which towns on the Isle of Wight do you cover?
Newport, Isle of Wight, Ryde, Cowes, Sandown, by arrangement.
How long does a tarmac path take?
Often 1–2 days.
How thick should a tarmac footpath be?
For walking traffic, about 100 mm of compacted Type 1 with a 40–50 mm binder and a 20 mm surface course is a common build. If a mower or quad will use it, go thicker.
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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