Tarmac paths and footpaths in Selby

What does a tarmac path cost in Selby?

These Selby guide prices reflect rates in Yorkshire and the Humber, about 4% below our UK midpoint.

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
Tarmac garden path or footpath, hand-laid	£53–£86 per m²
Example: 10 m² path	£630–£1,050
Example: 20 m² path	£1,150–£1,900
Example: 40 m² path	£2,100–£3,450

As a 2026 guide in Selby, tarmac path work runs at about £53–£86 per m² including VAT, so a 20 m² path is roughly £1,150–£1,900. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

The build-up we price

What we do on 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
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

Planning and kerb rules for Selby

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.

Covering Selby

The key facts for Selby. We cover Selby by grouping surveys with nearby North Yorkshire jobs; York is 12 miles away.

Postcodes: YO8
Area: North Yorkshire
Nearest towns: Goole (10 miles), Pontefract (12 miles), York (12 miles), Harrogate (24 miles)
Pricing: Yorkshire and the Humber, about 4% below our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Close to Selby: Goole, Pontefract, York, Harrogate.

Selby: common questions

Do you cover all of Selby?

We cover Selby including YO8, and nearby Goole, Pontefract, York.

Are there planning or highway rules in Selby?

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).

Will someone visit before I get a fixed price in Selby?

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.

How long will the work take at my Selby property?

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

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