Tarmac paths and footpaths in Kenilworth

How much should I budget in Kenilworth?

Local guide rates for Kenilworth (the West Midlands, in line with our UK midpoint):

Item	Guide 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

As a 2026 guide in Kenilworth, tarmac path work runs at about £55–£90 per m² including VAT, so a 40 m² path is roughly £2,200–£3,600. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

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Where we work in and around Kenilworth

What applies in Kenilworth. Kenilworth is covered on our Warwickshire rounds, 13 miles from Nuneaton.

Postcodes: CV8
Area: Warwickshire
Nearest towns: Warwick (5 miles), Coventry (5 miles), Leamington Spa (5 miles), Solihull (9 miles)
Pricing: West Midlands, in line with our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

The same service is available in Warwick, Coventry, Leamington Spa, Solihull, Bedworth.

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

Planning and kerb rules for Kenilworth

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.

Your questions answered

Which Kenilworth postcodes do you cover?

We cover Kenilworth including CV8, and nearby Warwick, Coventry, Leamington Spa.

How long does a tarmac path take in Kenilworth?

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

Do I need permission for a tarmac path in Kenilworth?

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 much does a tarmac path cost in Kenilworth?

As a 2026 guide in Kenilworth, tarmac path work runs at about £55–£90 per m² including VAT, so a 40 m² path is roughly £2,200–£3,600. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

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