Tarmac paths and footpaths in Jarrow
A good tarmac path in Jarrow looks the same as a poor one on the day it is laid. The difference shows a few winters later, which is why our quotes list what goes underneath.
How much should I budget in Jarrow?
Guide prices below are for Jarrow, adjusted for the North East, where surfacing rates run about 7% below our UK midpoint.
| Item | Guide price (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Tarmac garden path or footpath, hand-laid | £51–£84 per m² |
| Example: 10 m² path | £610–£1,000 |
| Example: 20 m² path | £1,150–£1,850 |
| Example: 40 m² path | £2,050–£3,350 |
As a 2026 guide in Jarrow, tarmac path work runs at about £51–£84 per m² including VAT, so a 20 m² path is roughly £1,150–£1,850. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.
Planning and kerb rules for Jarrow
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.
Covering Jarrow
The key facts for Jarrow. We cover Jarrow by grouping surveys with nearby Tyne and Wear jobs; Newcastle upon Tyne is 5 miles away.
- Postcodes
- NE32, NE35, NE36
- Area
- Tyne and Wear
- Nearest towns
- Hebburn (1 mile), Wallsend (2 miles), South Shields (2 miles), North Shields (3 miles)
- Pricing
- North East, about 7% below our UK midpoint
- Kerb approvals
- The highway authority
Close to Jarrow: Hebburn, Wallsend, South Shields, North Shields, Tynemouth.
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
- Gentle cross-fall so water runs off to the border
The build-up we price
Jarrow: common questions
How long will the work take at my Jarrow property?
Often 1–2 days. We book Jarrow surveys alongside other jobs in Tyne and Wear, and give you dates once the specification is agreed.
Can I get a free survey in Jarrow?
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.
How much does a tarmac path cost in Jarrow?
As a 2026 guide in Jarrow, tarmac path work runs at about £51–£84 per m² including VAT, so a 20 m² path is roughly £1,150–£1,850. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.
Do you work in my part of Jarrow?
We cover Jarrow including NE32, NE35, NE36, and nearby Hebburn, Wallsend, South Shields.
More we do in Jarrow
- New tarmac driveways
- Tarmac driveway repairs
- Red tarmac driveways
- Front garden to tarmac driveway
- Private and access road surfacing
- Tarmac driveway resurfacing
- Everything in Jarrow
Tell us what you have in mind for Jarrow and we'll book a survey and put the specification in writing.
Tarmac paths and footpaths in Jarrow: get a written 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