Tarmac paths and footpaths in Tamworth

What does a tarmac path cost in Tamworth?

Guide prices below are for Tamworth, 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 Tamworth, 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 Tamworth

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 Tamworth

What applies in Tamworth. We cover Tamworth as part of our regular Staffordshire rounds.

Postcodes: B79, B77, B78
Area: Staffordshire
Nearest towns: Lichfield (6 miles), Sutton Coldfield (7 miles), Aldridge (9 miles), Burntwood (10 miles)
Pricing: West Midlands, in line with our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Nearby, we work in Lichfield, Sutton Coldfield, Aldridge, Burntwood, Swadlincote.

The build-up we price

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
Excavation to about 150–180 mm with spoil removed
MOT Type 1 base, about 100 mm, compacted
Binder and surface course laid hot by hand and rolled
Gentle cross-fall so water runs off to the border

Your questions answered

Are there planning or highway rules in Tamworth?

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).

How long does a tarmac path take in Tamworth?

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

Which Tamworth postcodes do you cover?

We cover Tamworth including B79, B77, B78, and nearby Lichfield, Sutton Coldfield, Aldridge.

Can I get a free survey in Tamworth?

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.

More we do in Tamworth

Questions about tarmac paths in Tamworth? Call, WhatsApp or use the form, and we'll talk it through.