Tarmac paths and footpaths in Warminster

Tarmac path prices in Warminster

Local guide rates for Warminster (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 Warminster, tarmac path work runs at about £57–£93 per m² including VAT, so a 40 m² path is roughly £2,250–£3,700. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Warminster: the local details

Warminster at a glance. Warminster is covered on our Wiltshire rounds, 30 miles from Swindon.

Postcodes: BA12
Area: Wiltshire
Nearest towns: Westbury (4 miles), Frome (6 miles), Trowbridge (8 miles), Melksham (12 miles)
Pricing: South West, about 3% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Nearby, we work in Westbury, Frome, Trowbridge, Melksham, Devizes.

Planning and kerb rules for Warminster

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.

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.

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

Layer by layer

Questions about tarmac paths in Warminster

How long will the work take at my Warminster property?

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

Can I get a free survey in Warminster?

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 Warminster?

As a 2026 guide in Warminster, tarmac path work runs at about £57–£93 per m² including VAT, so a 40 m² path is roughly £2,250–£3,700. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

Do I need permission for a tarmac path in Warminster?

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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