Tarmac paths and footpaths in Morley
Tarmac paths and footpaths in Morley start with the parts you won't see: how deep the ground is dug, how much stone goes back in, and where the rain will run once the drive is sealed.

How much should I budget in Morley?
These Morley guide prices reflect rates in Yorkshire and the Humber, about 4% below our UK midpoint.
| Item | Guide price (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Tarmac garden path or footpath, hand-laid | £53–£86 per m² |
| Example: 10 m² path | £630–£1,050 |
| Example: 20 m² path | £1,150–£1,900 |
| Example: 40 m² path | £2,100–£3,450 |
As a 2026 guide in Morley, tarmac path work runs at about £53–£86 per m² including VAT, so a 40 m² path is roughly £2,100–£3,450. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.
Layer by layer
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
- 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
Where we work in and around Morley
The key facts for Morley. We reach Morley on our West Yorkshire survey days; Leeds is 4 miles away.
- Postcodes
- LS27
- Area
- West Yorkshire
- Nearest towns
- Batley (3 miles), Dewsbury (4 miles), Heckmondwike (4 miles), Ossett (4 miles)
- Pricing
- Yorkshire and the Humber, about 4% below our UK midpoint
- Kerb approvals
- The highway authority
We also cover nearby Batley, Dewsbury, Heckmondwike, Ossett, Leeds.
Rules that apply in Morley
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.
Morley: common questions
Do you work in my part of Morley?
We cover Morley including LS27, and nearby Batley, Dewsbury, Heckmondwike.
Is the survey in Morley 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.
What is the price of a tarmac path in Morley?
As a 2026 guide in Morley, tarmac path work runs at about £53–£86 per m² including VAT, so a 40 m² path is roughly £2,100–£3,450. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.
How quickly can work start in Morley?
Often 1–2 days. We book Morley surveys alongside other jobs in West Yorkshire, and give you dates once the specification is agreed.
Other work in Morley
- Permeable tarmac driveways
- Private and access road surfacing
- Tarmac driveway repairs
- Front garden to tarmac driveway
- New tarmac driveways
- Tarmac driveway resurfacing
- Everything in Morley
Questions about tarmac paths in Morley? Call, WhatsApp or use the form, and we'll talk it through.
Tarmac paths and footpaths in Morley: get a written quote
Send a postcode and a rough size and we'll arrange a survey. Every quote lists the layers, edging, drainage and VAT.
- Surface courseDEPTH + MIX
- Binder courseDEPTH + MIX
- Sub-baseDEPTH + MATERIAL
- Edges, drainage, VATITEMISED