Tarmac paths and footpaths in Banstead

What does a tarmac path cost in Banstead?

These Banstead guide prices reflect rates in 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

As a 2026 guide in Banstead, tarmac path work runs at about £61–£99 per m² including VAT, so a 10 m² path is roughly £730–£1,200. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

The build-up we price

Where we work in and around Banstead

The key facts for Banstead. Banstead is 15 miles from Woking, and we survey there as part of Surrey cover.

Postcodes: SM7, KT20
Area: Surrey
Nearest towns: Sutton (2 miles), Ewell (3 miles), Epsom (3 miles), Coulsdon (3 miles)
Pricing: South East, about 10% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Close to Banstead: Sutton, Ewell, Epsom, Coulsdon, Carshalton.

What the price covers

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
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

Planning and kerb rules for Banstead

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

Tarmac path cost in Banstead: what should I budget?

As a 2026 guide in Banstead, tarmac path work runs at about £61–£99 per m² including VAT, so a 10 m² path is roughly £730–£1,200. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

How long will the work take at my Banstead property?

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

Do you cover all of Banstead?

We cover Banstead including SM7, KT20, and nearby Sutton, Ewell, Epsom.

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

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.

Also in Banstead

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