Tarmac paths and footpaths in Westbury

What does a tarmac path cost in Westbury?

Local guide rates for Westbury (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 Westbury, tarmac path work runs at about £57–£93 per m² including VAT, so a 20 m² path is roughly £1,250–£2,050. 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
MOT Type 1 base, about 100 mm, compacted
Timber, kerb or block edging on both sides
Gentle cross-fall so water runs off to the border

The build-up we price

Where we work in and around Westbury

Westbury at a glance. Smaller towns such as Westbury are surveyed alongside nearby jobs in Wiltshire.

Postcodes: BA13
Area: Wiltshire
Nearest towns: Warminster (4 miles), Trowbridge (4 miles), Frome (6 miles), Melksham (8 miles)
Pricing: South West, about 3% above our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

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

Rules that apply in Westbury

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

Tarmac path cost in Westbury: what should I budget?

As a 2026 guide in Westbury, tarmac path work runs at about £57–£93 per m² including VAT, so a 20 m² path is roughly £1,250–£2,050. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

Can I get a free survey in Westbury?

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 you work in my part of Westbury?

We cover Westbury including BA13, and nearby Warminster, Trowbridge, Frome.

How quickly can work start in Westbury?

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

Other work in Westbury

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