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Clar-Con delivers footpath replacement across Dublin for homeowners, property managers, developers and local authorities. We replace cracked, sunken and trip-hazard footpaths in concrete, tarmac, block paving and flagstone, worked to public sector specifications.
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The most common footpath material, durable and low-maintenance. Suits residential drives, garden paths and council work. Typically €60 to €95 per m² installed.
A finished look in a range of colours, patterns and edging options. Popular for front paths, driveways and commercial entrances. Typically €65 to €120 per m².
Used for heritage settings, premium residential paths and feature areas. From €100 per m² depending on stone type and finish.
DMURS-compliant footpath work to local authority specifications. Tactile paving at pedestrian crossings, accessibility and tendered contracts handled in full.
From first call to final reinstatement, every job follows the same sequence, whether it’s a garden path or a council-standard footpath.
We visit the site, measure the area, check the existing sub-base and identify any drainage or root issues. You get an itemised written quote covering removal, sub-base, materials, surface, edging and reinstatement, VAT shown at 13.5%.
The old footpath is broken out and removed. We excavate to the correct depth, lay and compact a stone sub-base, and deal with any drainage or root issues.
The new surface, concrete, tarmac, block paving or flagstone, is laid to the agreed specification, with proper falls for water run-off and edging or kerbing as required.
Adjacent areas, kerbs, grass, gates and driveways, are made good, the site is cleaned and waste removed. Public sector jobs are signed off against specification.
Why this matters for private clients too: A contractor who works to council standards every day applies the same level of compliance and finish to residential and commercial jobs. The sub-base, drainage and finishing detail you get on a private driveway is the same standard a council inspector would sign off.
| Material | Typical Cost (Per m²) | What Moves The Price |
|---|---|---|
| Concrete Footpath | €60 – €95 / m² | Ground conditions, access, sub-base depth |
| Tarmac Footpath | €50 – €80 / m² | Length of run, edging, traffic mgmt |
| Block Paving | €65 – €120 / m² | Block type, pattern, kerbing |
| Flagstone / Natural Stone | €100+ / m² | Stone type, cut, jointing |
| Localised Repair | €200 – €600 (job) | Area, slab type, access |
For a typical residential footpath replacement, the cost breaks down roughly like this. Council and commercial jobs add traffic management and licensing on top.
A footpath replacement done properly does more than tidy up the front of the property. It removes safety hazards, restores kerb appeal, and prevents the much bigger costs that come from leaving sub-base failure unaddressed.
Clar-Con has 17+ years of construction experience and two things most residential paving contractors lack: genuine council-standard delivery and full civil engineering competence. Big job or small, you get a proper site investigation, structural engineering, honest itemised quotes and a written contract before a single block is lifted.
We’re clear on cost and planning from the start. You get a straight answer on whether repair or replacement is right, then delivery to a programme, on the prices in the quote, with a team that finishes what it starts.
For a standard residential footpath, expect €60 to €120 per square metre depending on the material and ground conditions. A typical 20 to 30 m² path comes in around €1,500 to €3,500 all-in. Tarmac sits at the lower end, block paving at the higher end. See our footpath replacement cost guide for the full per-material breakdown.
Public footpaths on council-controlled roads are maintained by the local authority: Dublin City Council, Fingal County Council, Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown County Council or South Dublin County Council depending on the area. Damaged public footpaths are reported through their road maintenance service request system. Private contractors like Clar-Con carry out footpath replacement on council contracts and on private property.
A standard residential footpath of 20 to 30 m² is usually completed in one to three days. Larger jobs, commercial sites or work requiring drainage alterations take longer. We give a realistic timeline as part of the written quote.
Yes. We work in all standard footpath materials, including concrete, tarmac, block paving and flagstone, and we advise on which suits your job, location and budget.
For council and commercial work that needs them, yes. We organise road opening licences, temporary traffic management and any council coordination required. These costs are shown clearly in the quote.
For small cracks or a single lifted slab, localised repair is often enough and usually costs €200 to €600. Full replacement is the right call when the sub-base has failed, there is widespread cracking, or the path has become a genuine trip hazard. We give an honest assessment of which makes sense for your job.
For private residential clients we work on private property only. The footpath outside your boundary wall is a public footpath maintained by the council. We do carry out work on public footpaths under council contracts.
Ready to refresh your footpath with a local team you can rely on? Clar-Con designs and builds footpaths to last. Fill out the form to get a quick response on cost, or call us straight away to discuss your needs. The free quote is built around your actual site, not a generic per-metre rate.
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