Tarmac paths and footpaths in Hadley

Tarmac path prices in Hadley

Guide prices below are for Hadley, adjusted for the West Midlands, where surfacing rates run in line with our UK midpoint.

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
Tarmac garden path or footpath, hand-laid	£55–£90 per m²
Example: 10 m² path	£660–£1,100
Example: 20 m² path	£1,200–£2,000
Example: 40 m² path	£2,200–£3,600

As a 2026 guide in Hadley, tarmac path work runs at about £55–£90 per m² including VAT, so a 20 m² path is roughly £1,200–£2,000. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Planning and kerb rules for Hadley

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 Hadley

What applies in Hadley. Smaller towns such as Hadley are surveyed alongside nearby jobs in Shropshire.

Postcodes: TF1
Area: Shropshire
Nearest towns: Wellington (1 mile), Telford (2 miles), Newport (Shropshire) (6 miles), Ryton (8 miles)
Pricing: West Midlands, in line with our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Close to Hadley: Wellington, Telford, Newport (Shropshire), Ryton, Shrewsbury.

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
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

Hadley: common questions

How long does a tarmac path take in Hadley?

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

What approvals apply in Hadley?

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).

What is the price of a tarmac path in Hadley?

As a 2026 guide in Hadley, tarmac path work runs at about £55–£90 per m² including VAT, so a 20 m² path is roughly £1,200–£2,000. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

Is the survey in Hadley 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.

Other work in Hadley

Send us a postcode, a rough size and a photo or two, and we'll come back with survey dates for Hadley.