Derbyshire · England
Driveway edging and borders in Derby
If you are planning new driveway edging in Derby, start with a free survey. We measure, check levels and drainage, and set out each part of the price in writing.
- Guide price
- £25–£60 per linear metre
- Postcodes
- DE1, DE22, DE23
- 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 Derby, 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. Derby has everything from tight terraced frontages to large suburban drives, so no two quotes look the same.
Projects we quote in and around Derby include fitting setts or steel edging around a new drive, digging out an old drive and building a permeable sub-base and replacing failed edges that have started to crumble. More about driveway edging and borders.
Prices for driveway edging and borders in Derby
For the East Midlands, where typical costs are close to the UK average, these are the ranges we would expect before seeing your property.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Driveway edging and borders | £25–£60 per linear metre |
| Driveway extensions and widening | £75–£120 per m² |
| New resin driveways (full dig-out) | £75–£120 per m² |
Based on East Midlands rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Derby
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 Midlands sits around the UK average for rainfall, with a mix of clay vales and lighter ground that changes what the base needs. Laying days in Derby are confirmed close to the date, because rain and cold stop resin curing properly.
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 Derby: questions
How soon can you survey in Derby?
Call 0800 088 6341 or use the quote tool and we will offer survey dates. Surveys are free and run all year.
Is the price fixed for Derby jobs?
Yes, once the scope and specification are agreed in writing. If hidden ground conditions turn up, we explain and agree any change with you before doing extra work.
How much is new driveway edging in Derby?
As a guide, £25–£60 per linear metre in Derby including VAT, depending on length, ground conditions and access. Your written quote follows a free survey.
Driveway edging and borders near Derby
- Belper 6.9 mi
- Ilkeston 7.7 mi
- Heanor 8.1 mi
- Ripley 8.3 mi
- Long Eaton 8.7 mi
Other services in Derby
- 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 Derby
We cover DE1, DE22 and DE23 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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