Tarmac paths and footpaths in Kirkby-in-Ashfield

What does a tarmac path cost in Kirkby-in-Ashfield?

Local guide rates for Kirkby-in-Ashfield (the East Midlands, about 2% below our UK midpoint):

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
Tarmac garden path or footpath, hand-laid	£54–£88 per m²
Example: 10 m² path	£650–£1,050
Example: 20 m² path	£1,200–£1,950
Example: 40 m² path	£2,150–£3,550

As a 2026 guide in Kirkby-in-Ashfield, tarmac path work runs at about £54–£88 per m² including VAT, so a 20 m² path is roughly £1,200–£1,950. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Where we work in and around Kirkby-in-Ashfield

Survey cover and pricing for Kirkby-in-Ashfield. We cover Kirkby-in-Ashfield by grouping surveys with nearby Nottinghamshire jobs; Nottingham is 11 miles away.

Postcodes: NG17
Area: Nottinghamshire
Nearest towns: Sutton-in-Ashfield (2 miles), Mansfield (3 miles), Hucknall (5 miles), Mansfield Woodhouse (5 miles)
Pricing: East Midlands, about 2% below our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

We also cover nearby Sutton-in-Ashfield, Mansfield, Hucknall, Mansfield Woodhouse, Alfreton.

Rules that apply in Kirkby-in-Ashfield

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.

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

Kirkby-in-Ashfield: common questions

Do you work in my part of Kirkby-in-Ashfield?

We cover Kirkby-in-Ashfield including NG17, and nearby Sutton-in-Ashfield, Mansfield, Hucknall.

Do I need permission for a tarmac path in Kirkby-in-Ashfield?

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).

Can I get a free survey in Kirkby-in-Ashfield?

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 Kirkby-in-Ashfield property?

Often 1–2 days. We book Kirkby-in-Ashfield surveys alongside other jobs in Nottinghamshire, and give you dates once the specification is agreed.

More we do in Kirkby-in-Ashfield

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