Tarmac paths and footpaths in Aldridge

What does a tarmac path cost in Aldridge?

Guide prices below are for Aldridge, adjusted for the West Midlands, where surfacing rates run 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 Aldridge, 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.

Layer by layer

What is included in a tarmac path?

Garden paths, side passages and footpaths in hot-laid tarmac, edged with timber, kerbs or blocks.

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

Where we work in and around Aldridge

The key facts for Aldridge. Smaller towns such as Aldridge are surveyed alongside nearby jobs in the West Midlands.

Postcodes: WS9, WS4
Area: West Midlands
Nearest towns: Walsall (3 miles), Bloxwich (4 miles), Sutton Coldfield (5 miles), Burntwood (5 miles)
Pricing: West Midlands, in line with our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

The same service is available in Walsall, Bloxwich, Sutton Coldfield, Burntwood, Great Wyrley.

Planning and kerb rules for Aldridge

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.

Aldridge: common questions

Do you work in my part of Aldridge?

We cover Aldridge including WS9, WS4, and nearby Walsall, Bloxwich, Sutton Coldfield.

Can I get a free survey in Aldridge?

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 Aldridge?

As a 2026 guide in Aldridge, 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.

Do I need permission for a tarmac path in Aldridge?

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).

Other work in Aldridge

Questions about tarmac paths in Aldridge? Call, WhatsApp or use the form, and we'll talk it through.