A garden path is a smaller job than a full patio, but the cost still varies a lot depending on the material, length and how the ground behaves. SPR Paving gets plenty of enquiries for paths around Tewkesbury gardens, often linking a patio to a side gate, shed or driveway, and the same principles that apply to a patio still apply here, just on a smaller scale.
What Affects Path Pricing
Length and width are the starting point, but material makes a big difference too - gravel is generally the cheapest option, block paving and slabs sit in the middle, and natural stone tends to cost more per square metre. Edging adds to the cost as well, whether that's timber, brick or a stone restraint, but it's what keeps a path looking tidy and stops materials spreading into the borders. Curves and tight corners take longer to lay than a straight run, which also affects labour cost.
Getting the Base Right
Even a modest path needs a proper sub-base and a slight fall to shed water, which matters more than people expect given Tewkesbury's wetter-than-average winters and the clay soil found in parts of the borough. Skimping on the base is the most common reason paths sink or go uneven within a couple of years. A gravel path needs less depth of preparation than a fully paved one, but it still needs edging and some excavation to stop it migrating and looking scruffy over time.
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