Tarmac paths and footpaths in Horley

Tarmac path prices in Horley

Guide prices below are for Horley, adjusted for the South East, where surfacing rates run 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 Horley, 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

What is included in a tarmac path?

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

Rules that apply in Horley

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.

Horley: the local details

Survey cover and pricing for Horley. We cover Horley by grouping surveys with nearby Surrey jobs; Woking is 20 miles away.

Postcodes: RH6
Area: Surrey
Nearest towns: Crawley (4 miles), Redhill (5 miles), Reigate (5 miles), East Grinstead (7 miles)
Pricing: South East, about 10% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Nearby, we work in Crawley, Redhill, Reigate, East Grinstead, Caterham.

Horley: common questions

How long does a tarmac path take in Horley?

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

Can I get a free survey in Horley?

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.

Tarmac path cost in Horley: what should I budget?

As a 2026 guide in Horley, 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.

Do you work in my part of Horley?

We cover Horley including RH6, and nearby Crawley, Redhill, Reigate.

Other work in Horley

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