Tarmac paths and footpaths in Norwich

How much should I budget in Norwich?

For Norwich, we apply the East of England rate, about 5% above our UK midpoint. Your survey turns these ranges into a fixed price.

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
Tarmac garden path or footpath, hand-laid	£58–£94 per m²
Example: 10 m² path	£690–£1,150
Example: 20 m² path	£1,250–£2,100
Example: 40 m² path	£2,300–£3,800

As a 2026 guide in Norwich, tarmac path work runs at about £58–£94 per m² including VAT, so a 20 m² path is roughly £1,250–£2,100. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Rules that apply in Norwich

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.

Where we work in and around Norwich

Norwich at a glance. Norwich is one of the bigger places we cover in Norfolk, so survey slots come round regularly.

Postcodes: NR1, NR2, NR3, NR7, NR4, NR6, NR5, NR8
Area: Norfolk
Nearest towns: North Walsham (14 miles), East Dereham (16 miles), Great Yarmouth (18 miles)
Pricing: East of England, about 5% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Nearby, we work in North Walsham, East Dereham, Great Yarmouth.

Layer by layer

What is included in 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
Excavation to about 150–180 mm with spoil removed
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

Norwich: common questions

Do you cover all of Norwich?

We cover Norwich including NR1, NR2, NR3, NR7, NR4, NR6, and nearby North Walsham, East Dereham, Great Yarmouth.

How long will the work take at my Norwich property?

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

What is the price of a tarmac path in Norwich?

As a 2026 guide in Norwich, tarmac path work runs at about £58–£94 per m² including VAT, so a 20 m² path is roughly £1,250–£2,100. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

Is the survey in Norwich free?

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.

More we do in Norwich

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