Driveways and paths

Tarmac paths and footpaths in Warwickshire

Looking for tarmac paths in Warwickshire? Start with a guide price, then a survey that turns it into a fixed, written specification.

WARWICKSHIRE GUIDE£55–£90 per m² inc VAT
Tarmac garden path with timber edging curving to a shed, typical of tarmac path work

How much does a tarmac path cost in Warwickshire?

Rates in Warwickshire follow the West Midlands, in line with our UK midpoint.

ItemGuide price (inc VAT)
Tarmac garden path or footpath, hand-laid£55–£90 per m²
Example: 10 m² path£660–£1,100
Example: 20 m² path£1,200–£2,000
Example: 40 m² path£2,200–£3,600

Towns we cover in Warwickshire

Postcode areas: CV.

What is included?

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
  • Gentle cross-fall so water runs off to the border

Rules in Warwickshire

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.

Tarmac paths and footpaths in Warwickshire: questions

How much does a tarmac path cost in Warwickshire?

As a 2026 guide, about £55–£90 per m² inc VAT in Warwickshire. The survey confirms a fixed price.

Which towns in Warwickshire do you cover?

Nuneaton, Rugby, Leamington Spa, Warwick, Bedworth, Stratford-upon-Avon, Kenilworth.

How long does a tarmac path take?

Often 1–2 days.

How thick should a tarmac footpath be?

For walking traffic, about 100 mm of compacted Type 1 with a 40–50 mm binder and a 20 mm surface course is a common build. If a mower or quad will use it, go thicker.

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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
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