Tarmac paths and footpaths in Shirley

How much should I budget in Shirley?

Guide prices below are for Shirley, 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 Shirley, tarmac path work runs at about £55–£90 per m² including VAT, so a 20 m² path is roughly £1,200–£2,000. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Rules that apply in Shirley

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.

What the price covers

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

Path set out to the line and width you want
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

Shirley: the local details

The key facts for Shirley. We reach Shirley on our West Midlands survey days; Birmingham is 6 miles away.

Postcodes: B28, B27, B14, B47, B13, B38
Area: West Midlands
Nearest towns: Solihull (2 miles), Birmingham (6 miles), Smethwick (8 miles), Redditch (9 miles)
Pricing: West Midlands, in line with our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Close to Shirley: Solihull, Birmingham, Smethwick, Redditch, Halesowen.

Shirley: common questions

Do I need permission for a tarmac path in Shirley?

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).

Do you cover all of Shirley?

We cover Shirley including B28, B27, B14, B47, B13, B38, and nearby Solihull, Birmingham, Smethwick.

Is the survey in Shirley free?

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 long will the work take at my Shirley property?

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

More we do in Shirley

Send us a postcode, a rough size and a photo or two, and we'll come back with survey dates for Shirley.