Tarmac paths and footpaths in Shoreham-by-Sea

Tarmac path prices in Shoreham-by-Sea

Local guide rates for Shoreham-by-Sea (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 Shoreham-by-Sea, tarmac path work runs at about £61–£99 per m² including VAT, so a 10 m² path is roughly £730–£1,200. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

What we do on 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
Excavation to about 150–180 mm with spoil removed
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

Do I need permission in Shoreham-by-Sea?

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.

Covering Shoreham-by-Sea

Survey cover and pricing for Shoreham-by-Sea. Shoreham-by-Sea is covered on our West Sussex rounds, 20 miles from Crawley.

Postcodes: BN43
Area: West Sussex
Nearest towns: Lancing (2 miles), Portslade (3 miles), Worthing (5 miles), Hove (5 miles)
Pricing: South East, about 10% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

The same service is available in Lancing, Portslade, Worthing, Hove, Brighton.

Shoreham-by-Sea: common questions

Which Shoreham-by-Sea postcodes do you cover?

We cover Shoreham-by-Sea including BN43, and nearby Lancing, Portslade, Worthing.

Can I get a free survey in Shoreham-by-Sea?

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.

Are there planning or highway rules in Shoreham-by-Sea?

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 long will the work take at my Shoreham-by-Sea property?

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

Also in Shoreham-by-Sea

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