Concrete Footpaths & Pathways

Get around the house without the mud.

Side paths, garden walkways, bin access and council footpaths — we pour pathways that are level, well-drained and safe to walk on. Clean edges and properly spaced joints keep them looking sharp for years.

Often chosen with concrete steps, concrete ramps, plain concrete.

Typical job: 1–3 days · Site measure: free

What’s included

Set-out of path route and widths
Excavation and compacted base
Edge forms, steel and falls
Non-slip broom or exposed finish
Saw-cut joints every 1.5–2 m

Finish options

Side paths — Narrow access paths that keep mud out of the house.
Garden walkways — Curved or straight paths that frame the garden.
Council footpaths — Verge paths poured to the council’s standard drawings and widths.

Specification

Thickness	75–100 mm
Width	900 mm minimum recommended
Finish	Broom, exposed or honed
Joints	Saw-cut at 1.5–2 m spacings

What affects the price

Every job is priced after a free site measure. Your fixed, itemised written quote shows each of these:

Path length, width and number of curves
Steps or level changes along the route
Tree roots and drainage on side paths
Council verge permits for public footpaths

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Concrete Footpaths & Pathways questions, answered

How wide should a side path be?

We recommend at least 900 mm so you can wheel a bin or mower comfortably. Where space allows, 1–1.2 m is more comfortable.

Can you pour a path with a curve?

Yes. Curved and meandering paths are formed with flexible edging and look great in exposed or coloured finishes.

What is the best finish for a path in the shade?

Shaded paths grow moss and become slippery. A broom or exposed aggregate finish with a penetrating sealer gives the most grip and is easy to keep clean with a pressure washer.

Can a path go over tree roots?

Small roots can be bridged with thicker concrete and extra steel. Large roots should be checked by an arborist first, because cutting them can harm the tree and they may lift the path later.

Do side paths need drainage?

Usually, yes. Side paths often sit between a house and a fence where water collects. We fall the path away from the house and add drainage at low points so it doesn’t pond against the slab.