Tarmac paths and footpaths in Newport, Shropshire

How much should I budget in Newport, Shropshire?

These Newport, Shropshire guide prices reflect rates in the West Midlands, 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 Newport, Shropshire, tarmac path work runs at about £55–£90 per m² including VAT, so a 10 m² path is roughly £660–£1,100. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Newport, Shropshire: the local details

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

Postcodes: TF10, ST20
Area: Shropshire
Nearest towns: Hadley (6 miles), Telford (7 miles), Wellington (7 miles), Ryton (10 miles)
Pricing: West Midlands, in line with our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Close to Newport, Shropshire: Hadley, Telford, Wellington, Ryton, Stafford.

What is included in a tarmac path?

Garden paths, side passages and footpaths in hot-laid tarmac, edged with timber, kerbs or blocks.

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 that apply in Newport, Shropshire

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.

Your questions answered

What approvals apply in Newport, Shropshire?

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).

Do you cover all of Newport, Shropshire?

We cover Newport, Shropshire including TF10, ST20, and nearby Hadley, Telford, Wellington.

How long will the work take at my Newport, Shropshire property?

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

How much does a tarmac path cost in Newport, Shropshire?

As a 2026 guide in Newport, Shropshire, tarmac path work runs at about £55–£90 per m² including VAT, so a 10 m² path is roughly £660–£1,100. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

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