Tarmac paths and footpaths in Frome

What does a tarmac path cost in Frome?

These Frome guide prices reflect rates in the South West, about 3% above our UK midpoint.

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
Tarmac garden path or footpath, hand-laid	£57–£93 per m²
Example: 10 m² path	£680–£1,100
Example: 20 m² path	£1,250–£2,050
Example: 40 m² path	£2,250–£3,700

As a 2026 guide in Frome, tarmac path work runs at about £57–£93 per m² including VAT, so a 10 m² path is roughly £680–£1,100. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Where we work in and around Frome

What applies in Frome. We cover Frome by grouping surveys with nearby Somerset jobs; Bath is 10 miles away.

Postcodes: BA11
Area: Somerset
Nearest towns: Westbury (6 miles), Warminster (6 miles), Trowbridge (8 miles), Bath (10 miles)
Pricing: South West, about 3% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

We also cover nearby Westbury, Warminster, Trowbridge, Bath, Keynsham.

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
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

Layer by layer

Do I need permission in Frome?

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

How much does a tarmac path cost in Frome?

As a 2026 guide in Frome, tarmac path work runs at about £57–£93 per m² including VAT, so a 10 m² path is roughly £680–£1,100. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

Do you work in my part of Frome?

We cover Frome including BA11, and nearby Westbury, Warminster, Trowbridge.

How long does a tarmac path take in Frome?

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

What approvals apply in Frome?

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).

Also in Frome

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