Cambridgeshire · England
Driveway edging and borders in Ely
Thinking about new driveway edging in Ely? Get a guide price in under a minute, then a free survey and a fixed written quote once the specification is agreed.
- Guide price
- £25–£65 per linear metre
- Postcodes
- CB6, CB7
- Survey
- Free, no obligation
What driveway edging and borders involve
Driveway edging is the restraint fixed around a resin surface, such as granite setts, block, steel or timber, that holds the edge in place, gives a clean line against lawns and borders, and frames the colour of the resin.
In Ely, the survey for this work is about levels, falls and ground conditions: where water goes now, what is under the surface and how materials will reach the site. Around Ely, longer drives and rural access are common, so deliveries and mixing space are planned at survey.
Projects we quote in and around Ely include fitting setts or steel edging around a new drive, adding a soakaway so water stays on the property and digging out an old drive and building a permeable sub-base. More about driveway edging and borders.
Prices for driveway edging and borders in Ely
For the East of England, where typical costs are above the UK average, these are the ranges we would expect before seeing your property.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Driveway edging and borders | £25–£65 per linear metre |
| Driveway extensions and widening | £80–£130 per m² |
| Resin driveway cleaning | £85–£215 per visit |
Based on East of England rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Ely
In England, a new or replaced hard surface of more than 5 m² in a front garden is permitted development only if it is porous, or if rainwater drains to a lawn, border or soakaway within the property. A fully permeable resin bound build, with a porous base under it, meets that test.
Permitted development rights apply to houses, not flats or maisonettes, and some conservation areas have Article 4 directions that remove them. Listed buildings can need consent if railings or historic walls are affected.
General information for England, not legal advice.
Weather and working days
The East of England is the driest part of the UK, which gives a long resin laying season, though heavy clays in places mean the sub-base needs designing for slow drainage. If the weather turns on the day, we move the pour rather than risk a surface that will not cure.
How it works
The steps are simple: guide price, free survey, written quote with a fixed price once the specification is agreed, then a date that suits you and the weather.
Driveway edging and borders in Ely: questions
Who approves dropped kerbs in Ely?
Dropped kerb consent comes from your council as local highway authority. We help with the application and get your drive ready to meet the new crossing.
What postcodes do you cover around Ely?
We cover CB6 and CB7 and the surrounding districts, including March and Cambridge.
Do I need planning permission in Ely?
In England, a new or replaced hard surface of more than 5 m² in a front garden is permitted development only if it is porous, or if rainwater drains to a lawn, border or soakaway within the property. A fully permeable resin bound build, with a porous base under it, meets that test.
Driveway edging and borders near Ely
- March 12.8 mi
- Cambridge 15.1 mi
- Wisbech 18.9 mi
- Huntingdon 19.5 mi
- Peterborough 24.6 mi
Other services in Ely
- Resin bound driveways
- Resin bonded driveways
- Resin over tarmac and concrete
- New resin driveways (full dig-out)
- Permeable SuDS driveways
- Driveway extensions and widening
- Resin patios
- Resin garden paths
- Resin steps
- Accessible resin ramps
- Excavation and sub-base
- Driveway drainage and soakaways
- Dropped kerb applications
- Resin driveway repairs
- Resin driveway cleaning
- Resin driveway restoration
- Commercial resin surfacing
Free survey · itemised quote
Book a free survey in Ely
We cover CB6 and CB7 and nearby. Tell us about your project and we will be in touch to arrange a visit.
- Base, edging and drainage priced line by line
- Real blend samples shown in daylight
- Price fixed in writing once the spec is agreed
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