Tarmac paths and footpaths in Llandaff

How much should I budget in Llandaff?

Local guide rates for Llandaff (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 Llandaff, tarmac path work runs at about £52–£86 per m² including VAT, so a 20 m² path is roughly £1,150–£1,900. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Rules that apply in Llandaff

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.

Covering Llandaff

Survey cover and pricing for Llandaff. We cover Llandaff by grouping surveys with nearby South Glamorgan jobs; Cardiff is 2 miles away.

Postcodes: CF5, CF14, CF15
Area: South Glamorgan
Nearest towns: Cardiff (2 miles), Dinas Powys (4 miles), Penarth (4 miles), Caerphilly (6 miles)
Pricing: Wales, about 5% below our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The council

We also cover nearby Cardiff, Dinas Powys, Penarth, Caerphilly, Barry.

What the price covers

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
Gentle cross-fall so water runs off to the border

Llandaff: common questions

Do you work in my part of Llandaff?

We cover Llandaff including CF5, CF14, CF15, and nearby Cardiff, Dinas Powys, Penarth.

Will someone visit before I get a fixed price in Llandaff?

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.

What is the price of a tarmac path in Llandaff?

As a 2026 guide in Llandaff, tarmac path work runs at about £52–£86 per m² including VAT, so a 20 m² path is roughly £1,150–£1,900. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

How long will the work take at my Llandaff property?

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

Other work in Llandaff

Tell us what you have in mind for Llandaff and we'll book a survey and put the specification in writing.