Tarmac paths and footpaths in Devizes

What does a tarmac path cost in Devizes?

These Devizes guide prices reflect rates in the South West, about 3% above our UK midpoint.

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
Tarmac garden path or footpath, hand-laid	£57–£93 per m²
Example: 10 m² path	£680–£1,100
Example: 20 m² path	£1,250–£2,050
Example: 40 m² path	£2,250–£3,700

As a 2026 guide in Devizes, tarmac path work runs at about £57–£93 per m² including VAT, so a 10 m² path is roughly £680–£1,100. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

What is included in a tarmac path?

A tarmac path is a lighter version of a drive build: a compacted stone base of around 100 mm, a binder course and a fine surface course, laid by hand and held in by timber edging, 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 Devizes

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.

Where we work in and around Devizes

What applies in Devizes. Smaller towns such as Devizes are surveyed alongside nearby jobs in Wiltshire.

Postcodes: SN10
Area: Wiltshire
Nearest towns: Calne (6 miles), Melksham (6 miles), Chippenham (9 miles), Trowbridge (10 miles)
Pricing: South West, about 3% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

We also cover nearby Calne, Melksham, Chippenham, Trowbridge, Westbury.

Questions about tarmac paths in Devizes

How much does a tarmac path cost in Devizes?

As a 2026 guide in Devizes, tarmac path work runs at about £57–£93 per m² including VAT, so a 10 m² path is roughly £680–£1,100. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

How long does a tarmac path take in Devizes?

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

Is the survey in Devizes 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.

Do I need permission for a tarmac path in Devizes?

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).

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