Tarmac paths and footpaths in Rutland
We survey and price tarmac paths across Rutland, from Oakham to Oakham and Oakham, with every layer written into the quote.
How much does a tarmac path cost in Rutland?
Rates in Rutland follow 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 |
Towns we cover in Rutland
Postcode areas: LE.
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 Rutland
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.
Tarmac paths and footpaths in Rutland: questions
How much does a tarmac path cost in Rutland?
As a 2026 guide, about £54–£88 per m² inc VAT in Rutland. The survey confirms a fixed price.
Which towns in Rutland do you cover?
Oakham.
How long does a tarmac path take?
Often 1–2 days.
What edging is best for a tarmac path?
Treated timber is cheapest and suits gardens; concrete kerbs or blocks last longer and give a cleaner line.
Other services in Rutland
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