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Driveway edging and borders in Exeter
Driveway edging and borders in Exeter, Devon: free survey, honest guide prices and a written quote that sets out each part of the job before anything is booked.
- Guide price
- £25–£65 per linear metre
- Postcodes
- EX1, EX2, EX3, EX4
- 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.
Before quoting groundworks in Exeter we check levels against door thresholds, look for shallow services and plan where spoil and materials will go. Plot sizes and existing surfaces vary a lot across Exeter, so the survey comes before any fixed figure.
Across Devon, the projects we price include replacing failed edges that have started to crumble, adding a soakaway so water stays on the property and fitting setts or steel edging around a new drive. More about driveway edging and borders.
Prices for driveway edging and borders in Exeter
Guide prices for Exeter are based on South West rates, which are above the UK average. The written quote after your survey is the figure that counts.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Driveway edging and borders | £25–£65 per linear metre |
| Driveway extensions and widening | £80–£130 per m² |
| Dropped kerb applications | about £1,000–£2,500 per crossing, set by the highway authority |
Based on South West rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Exeter
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 South West gets more rain than the east of England, especially on higher ground, so permeability and falls matter on every drive. Spring to autumn offers the most laying days in Devon, but dry, mild winter days can work too.
How it works
You start with a guide price, we visit to measure and check the site, you get a written quote, and we book the work for suitable weather.
Driveway edging and borders in Exeter: questions
Is the price fixed for Exeter 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 Exeter?
As a guide, £25–£65 per linear metre in Exeter including VAT, depending on length, ground conditions and access. Your written quote follows a free survey.
Do I need planning permission in Exeter?
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 Exeter
- Exmouth 9.2 mi
- Tiverton 12.4 mi
- Newton Abbot 14.0 mi
- Torquay 18.1 mi
- Paignton 20.0 mi
Other services in Exeter
- 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 Exeter
We cover EX1, EX2, EX3 and EX4 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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