Tarmac paths and footpaths in Surrey
We survey and price tarmac paths across Surrey, from Woking to Guildford and Esher, with every layer written into the quote.
How much does a tarmac path cost in Surrey?
Rates in Surrey follow the South East, about 10% above our UK midpoint.
| Item | Guide price (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Tarmac garden path or footpath, hand-laid | £61–£99 per m² |
| Example: 10 m² path | £730–£1,200 |
| Example: 20 m² path | £1,350–£2,200 |
| Example: 40 m² path | £2,400–£3,950 |
Towns we cover in Surrey
- Woking
- Guildford
- Esher
- Redhill
- Staines
- Banstead
- Leatherhead
- Ewell
- Farnham
- Epsom
- Camberley
- Egham
- Sunbury-on-Thames
- Ashford, Surrey
- Walton-on-Thames
- Godalming
- Reigate
- Horley
- Caterham
- Weybridge
- West Molesey
- East Molesey
- Dorking
- Haslemere
- Cobham
- Chertsey
Postcode areas: CR, GU, KT, RH, SM, TN, TW.
What is included?
A tarmac path is a lighter version of a drive build: a compacted stone base of around 100 mm, a binder course and a fine surface course, laid by hand and held in by timber edging, 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
- Binder and surface course laid hot by hand and rolled
- Gentle cross-fall so water runs off to the border
Rules in Surrey
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.
Tarmac paths and footpaths in Surrey: questions
How much does a tarmac path cost in Surrey?
As a 2026 guide, about £61–£99 per m² inc VAT in Surrey. The survey confirms a fixed price.
Which towns in Surrey do you cover?
Woking, Guildford, Esher, Redhill, Staines, Banstead, Leatherhead, Ewell and more.
How long does a tarmac path take?
Often 1–2 days.
How much does a tarmac path cost?
As a 2026 guide, about £55–£90 per m² including VAT for a hand-laid path with a new base and edging. Short, narrow paths sit at the top of the range because of set-up time.
Other services in Surrey
Get a written tarmac quote
Send a postcode and a rough size and we'll arrange a survey. Every quote lists the layers, edging, drainage and VAT.
- Surface courseDEPTH + MIX
- Binder courseDEPTH + MIX
- Sub-baseDEPTH + MATERIAL
- Edges, drainage, VATITEMISED