Tarmac paths and footpaths in Lancashire
From Preston to the smaller towns in Lancashire, 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 in Lancashire?
Rates in Lancashire follow the North West, 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 |
Towns we cover in Lancashire
- Preston
- Burnley
- Blackburn
- Blackpool
- Morecambe
- Lancaster
- Lytham St Annes
- Skelmersdale
- Leyland
- Accrington
- Chorley
- Darwen
- Thornton-Cleveleys
- Nelson
- Fleetwood
- Ormskirk
- Rawtenstall
- Colne
- Poulton-le-Fylde
- Heysham
- Haslingden
- Cleveleys
Postcode areas: BB, FY, L, LA, OL, PR, WN.
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 Lancashire
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 Lancashire: questions
How much does a tarmac path cost in Lancashire?
As a 2026 guide, about £53–£87 per m² inc VAT in Lancashire. The survey confirms a fixed price.
Which towns in Lancashire do you cover?
Preston, Burnley, Blackburn, Blackpool, Morecambe, Lancaster, Lytham St Annes, Skelmersdale and more.
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.
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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