County Durham · England
Driveway edging and borders in Durham
From Durham to Chester-le-Street, we price driveway edging and borders with each part of the work set out separately, so you can see where the money goes.
- Guide price
- £20–£55 per linear metre
- Postcodes
- DH1
- 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.
Groundwork prices in Durham depend on what is found below the surface, so the survey looks closely at ground conditions, access and drainage. Homes in Durham range from period properties to modern estates, each with its own drainage and access questions.
Projects we quote in and around Durham include adding a soakaway so water stays on the property, preparing a drive to meet a new dropped kerb and fitting setts or steel edging around a new drive. More about driveway edging and borders.
Prices for driveway edging and borders in Durham
Prices in the North East are below the UK average. These are guide ranges including VAT; your quote follows a free survey.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Driveway edging and borders | £20–£55 per linear metre |
| Resin driveway cleaning | £70–£180 per visit |
| Driveway drainage and soakaways | £45–£100 per linear metre |
Based on North East rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Durham
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 North East has cool winters, so resin is laid in the warmer months or on dry, mild days when ground and air are above about 5°C. Spring to autumn offers the most laying days in County Durham, but dry, mild winter days can work too.
How it works
Guide price first, then a free visit, then a line-by-line quote. Nothing is booked until you have the specification in writing.
Driveway edging and borders in Durham: questions
Who approves dropped kerbs in Durham?
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 Durham?
We cover DH1 and the surrounding districts, including Chester-le-Street and Stanley.
Do I need planning permission in Durham?
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 Durham
- Chester-le-Street 5.7 mi
- Stanley 8.0 mi
- Bishop Auckland 9.3 mi
- Peterlee 9.6 mi
- Seaham 10.1 mi
Other services in Durham
- 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 Durham
We cover DH1 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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