Tarmac paths and footpaths in Lancing

How much should I budget in Lancing?

Local guide rates for Lancing (the South East, about 10% above our UK midpoint):

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
Tarmac garden path or footpath, hand-laid	£61–£99 per m²
Example: 10 m² path	£730–£1,200
Example: 20 m² path	£1,350–£2,200
Example: 40 m² path	£2,400–£3,950

As a 2026 guide in Lancing, tarmac path work runs at about £61–£99 per m² including VAT, so a 20 m² path is roughly £1,350–£2,200. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

What is included in a tarmac path?

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

Rules that apply in Lancing

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.

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Lancing: the local details

What applies in Lancing. We cover Lancing by grouping surveys with nearby West Sussex jobs; Crawley is 21 miles away.

Postcodes: BN15, BN44
Area: West Sussex
Nearest towns: Shoreham-by-Sea (2 miles), Worthing (2 miles), Portslade (5 miles), Hove (7 miles)
Pricing: South East, about 10% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Nearby, we work in Shoreham-by-Sea, Worthing, Portslade, Hove, Brighton.

Your questions answered

Do you cover all of Lancing?

We cover Lancing including BN15, BN44, and nearby Shoreham-by-Sea, Worthing, Portslade.

How long will the work take at my Lancing property?

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

How much does a tarmac path cost in Lancing?

As a 2026 guide in Lancing, tarmac path work runs at about £61–£99 per m² including VAT, so a 20 m² path is roughly £1,350–£2,200. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

Are there planning or highway rules in Lancing?

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).

Also in Lancing

Tell us what you have in mind for Lancing and we'll book a survey and put the specification in writing.