Tarmac paths and footpaths in Cardiff

What does a tarmac path cost in Cardiff?

Local guide rates for Cardiff (Wales, about 5% below our UK midpoint):

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
Tarmac garden path or footpath, hand-laid	£52–£86 per m²
Example: 10 m² path	£630–£1,050
Example: 20 m² path	£1,150–£1,900
Example: 40 m² path	£2,100–£3,400

As a 2026 guide in Cardiff, tarmac path work runs at about £52–£86 per m² including VAT, so a 40 m² path is roughly £2,100–£3,400. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Where we work in and around Cardiff

Survey cover and pricing for Cardiff. We cover Cardiff as part of our regular South Glamorgan rounds.

Postcodes: CF10, CF11, CF24, CF23, CF3
Area: South Glamorgan
Nearest towns: Llandaff (2 miles), Penarth (3 miles), Dinas Powys (3 miles), Caerphilly (7 miles)
Pricing: Wales, about 5% below our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The council

Close to Cardiff: Llandaff, Penarth, Dinas Powys, Caerphilly, Barry.

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

Rules that apply in Cardiff

Repairs, paths and edging work rarely need planning permission. In Wales, new front hardstanding should be porous or drain to a permeable area within the property, and work covering 100 m² or more with drainage effects usually needs SAB approval first.

The build-up we price

Cardiff: common questions

How quickly can work start in Cardiff?

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

Is the survey in Cardiff 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.

How much does a tarmac path cost in Cardiff?

As a 2026 guide in Cardiff, tarmac path work runs at about £52–£86 per m² including VAT, so a 40 m² path is roughly £2,100–£3,400. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

Which Cardiff postcodes do you cover?

We cover Cardiff including CF10, CF11, CF24, CF23, CF3, and nearby Llandaff, Penarth, Dinas Powys.

More we do in Cardiff

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