Tarmac paths and footpaths in Staines

What does a tarmac path cost in Staines?

Local guide rates for Staines (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 Staines, tarmac path work runs at about £61–£99 per m² including VAT, so a 40 m² path is roughly £2,400–£3,950. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

What we do on 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

How it is built

Do I need permission in Staines?

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 Staines

What applies in Staines. Staines is 8 miles from Woking, and we survey there as part of Surrey cover.

Postcodes: TW18, TW19
Area: Surrey
Nearest towns: Egham (2 miles), Ashford (Surrey) (2 miles), Chertsey (3 miles), Feltham (4 miles)
Pricing: South East, about 10% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

We also cover nearby Egham, Ashford (Surrey), Chertsey, Feltham, Sunbury-on-Thames.

Your questions answered

How long does a tarmac path take in Staines?

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

Do you work in my part of Staines?

We cover Staines including TW18, TW19, and nearby Egham, Ashford (Surrey), Chertsey.

Can I get a free survey in Staines?

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.

What is the price of a tarmac path in Staines?

As a 2026 guide in Staines, tarmac path work runs at about £61–£99 per m² including VAT, so a 40 m² path is roughly £2,400–£3,950. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

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