Tarmac paths and footpaths in Pudsey

Tarmac path prices in Pudsey

These Pudsey 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 Pudsey, tarmac path work runs at about £53–£86 per m² including VAT, so a 10 m² path is roughly £630–£1,050. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Covering Pudsey

Survey cover and pricing for Pudsey. We cover Pudsey by grouping surveys with nearby West Yorkshire jobs; Leeds is 5 miles away.

Postcodes: LS28, LS13
Area: West Yorkshire
Nearest towns: Horsforth (3 miles), Bradford (4 miles), Morley (5 miles), Leeds (5 miles)
Pricing: Yorkshire and the Humber, about 4% below our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Nearby, we work in Horsforth, Bradford, Morley, Leeds, Yeadon.

What we do on 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

Planning and kerb rules for Pudsey

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.

Your questions answered

How quickly can work start in Pudsey?

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

Will someone visit before I get a fixed price in Pudsey?

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 Pudsey?

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).

What is the price of a tarmac path in Pudsey?

As a 2026 guide in Pudsey, tarmac path work runs at about £53–£86 per m² including VAT, so a 10 m² path is roughly £630–£1,050. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

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