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Footpath & canal towpath surfacing

We surface footpaths and canal towpaths using tarmac or tar & chip surface dressing where suitable. We assess the route, existing construction, drainage, expected users and machinery access, then agree the finish with the client or asset owner.

Finished canal-side footpath and towpath with a light stone surface beside a bridge
Finished canal-side footpath and towpath with a light stone surface beside a bridge

Where this service fits

  • Council footpaths, footways and pedestrian routes
  • Canal-side footpaths and towpaths
  • Shopping centre and commercial-site paths
  • Public sector and private pedestrian routes
  • Rural and recreational access paths
  • Footpath reinstatement after cable, fibre and utility excavations
  • School, nursing-home, hospitality and caravan-park paths

How we approach the work

  1. Survey route width, condition, drainage and access.
  2. Agree the finish, aggregate and preparation with the client.
  3. Plan public access, work sections and equipment movements.
  4. Repair the base and apply the specified tarmac or surface dressing.
  5. Inspect edges and transitions and explain aftercare.

Canal towpath surfacing in progress

Yellow surface dressing machinery applying stone chippings along a canal towpath
Surface dressing in progress, with machinery applying stone chippings along the canal-side path.
Preparation makes the difference.

The selected treatment needs to suit pedestrian use, the existing base and the asset owner’s requirements.

Clear pricing, written down.

Price depends on the area, existing condition, access, preparation, materials and location. Your written quotation sets out the work and VAT clearly before you commit.

Our workmanship guarantee is five years, subject to the written terms supplied with your quotation. Ask us about the coverage and aftercare for your chosen surface.

Your questions

Can you surface dress canal footpaths?

Yes. We can assess canal-side paths for surface dressing, subject to the base condition, access and the agreed specification.

Can narrow paths be hand laid?

Yes, where appropriate. We assess route width and access before selecting hand laying, machine laying or surface dressing.

Mainland Scotland and the islands

We welcome enquiries across Scotland. Select your area and tell us about the site, access and required work so we can discuss the next step.

Travel, crew availability and island transport are agreed for each project. View the full town and service-area directory.

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A SIMPLE WAY TO GET A PRICE

Send the measurements.
Show us the surface.

All our services can be priced from measurements and photographs sent on WhatsApp. Include your postcode, the length and width or total square metres, and clear views of the surface, damage and access.

We’ll review the details and let you know if a site visit is needed. The final scope and price are agreed in writing before work starts.

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CONFIDENCE FROM THE START

Clear terms. Work you can trust.

A full written contract

All work is agreed in a full written contract before we start, including the scope, preparation, materials, price, VAT and payment terms.

Your cancellation rights

Customers receive the cooling-off period and cancellation information required for their contract. Any request to start early is agreed in writing.

Workmanship guaranteed

All our work is guaranteed under the written terms for your project. Surfacing comes with our five-year workmanship guarantee, with the cover and aftercare explained before work begins.

Insured, NRSWA & CSCS

We hold full public liability insurance. Our personnel hold relevant New Roads and Street Works (NRSWA) qualifications and CSCS cards for the work they undertake. Insurance and card details are available on request.

Site-specific RAMS

We prepare risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) for the agreed work, with site assessments and supporting safety information appropriate to the job.

The paperwork for your project

We provide the documentation required for our agreed scope, including insurance and qualification records, work methods and relevant assessments. Site, permit and handover requirements are coordinated with the client before work begins.

See our work. Hear from customers.

Visit YouTube for videos of our work, Facebook for project updates and Google for customer reviews.

Materials from established brands.

Brands we use for asphalt, aggregates, kerbs and block-paved borders. Products are selected to suit the agreed specification and local availability.

CemexBreedonTarmacPlaspaveMarshallsTillicoultry Quarries
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