Tarmac paths and footpaths in Leatherhead

What does a tarmac path cost in Leatherhead?

These Leatherhead 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 Leatherhead, 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.

What is included in 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
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

Leatherhead: the local details

Survey cover and pricing for Leatherhead. Leatherhead sits 10 miles from Woking, within our regular Surrey cover.

Postcodes: KT22, KT21, KT23
Area: Surrey
Nearest towns: Epsom (4 miles), Cobham (4 miles), Dorking (4 miles), Ewell (5 miles)
Pricing: South East, about 10% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Nearby, we work in Epsom, Cobham, Dorking, Ewell, Esher.

Planning and kerb rules for Leatherhead

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.

Leatherhead: common questions

Do you cover all of Leatherhead?

We cover Leatherhead including KT22, KT21, KT23, and nearby Epsom, Cobham, Dorking.

Is the survey in Leatherhead free?

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.

Do I need permission for a tarmac path in Leatherhead?

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 will the work take at my Leatherhead property?

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

More we do in Leatherhead

Send us a postcode, a rough size and a photo or two, and we'll come back with survey dates for Leatherhead.