Tarmac paths and footpaths in Evesham
Homeowners in Evesham ask us about tarmac paths for the same reason: a surface that stays flat, drains properly and still looks tidy in ten years. That comes down to the build underneath.

How much should I budget in Evesham?
For Evesham, we apply the West Midlands rate, in line with our UK midpoint. Your survey turns these ranges into a fixed price.
| Item | Guide price (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Tarmac garden path or footpath, hand-laid | £55–£90 per m² |
| Example: 10 m² path | £660–£1,100 |
| Example: 20 m² path | £1,200–£2,000 |
| Example: 40 m² path | £2,200–£3,600 |
As a 2026 guide in Evesham, tarmac path work runs at about £55–£90 per m² including VAT, so a 20 m² path is roughly £1,200–£2,000. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.
Where we work in and around Evesham
Evesham at a glance. Evesham is covered on our Worcestershire rounds, 13 miles from Worcester.
- Postcodes
- WR11, WR12, WR10
- Area
- Worcestershire
- Nearest towns
- Tewkesbury (11 miles), Worcester (13 miles), Droitwich (15 miles), Redditch (15 miles)
- Pricing
- West Midlands, in line with our UK midpoint
- Kerb approvals
- The highway authority
We also cover nearby Tewkesbury, Worcester, Droitwich, Redditch, Malvern.
What is included in 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
Do I need permission in Evesham?
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.
Questions about tarmac paths in Evesham
Do I need permission for a tarmac path in Evesham?
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).
How long does a tarmac path take in Evesham?
Often 1–2 days. We book Evesham surveys alongside other jobs in Worcestershire, and give you dates once the specification is agreed.
Is the survey in Evesham 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 you work in my part of Evesham?
We cover Evesham including WR11, WR12, WR10, and nearby Tewkesbury, Worcester, Droitwich.
More we do in Evesham
- Tar and chip driveways
- Car park resurfacing
- Permeable tarmac driveways
- Red tarmac driveways
- Tarmac driveway resurfacing
- Car park surfacing
- Everything in Evesham
Send us a postcode, a rough size and a photo or two, and we'll come back with survey dates for Evesham.
Tarmac paths and footpaths in Evesham: 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