Dorset · England
Driveway edging and borders in Bournemouth
Driveway edging and borders in Bournemouth, Dorset: 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
- BH2, BH4, BH1
- 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 Bournemouth we check levels against door thresholds, look for shallow services and plan where spoil and materials will go. Bournemouth has a broad mix of housing, from terraces near the centre to detached homes on the edges.
Projects we quote in and around Bournemouth include setting a channel drain across a garage entrance, digging out an old drive and building a permeable sub-base and fitting setts or steel edging around a new drive. More about driveway edging and borders.
Prices for driveway edging and borders in Bournemouth
For the South West, 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 |
| Resin driveway cleaning | £85–£215 per visit |
| Driveway extensions and widening | £80–£130 per m² |
Based on South West rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Bournemouth
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. We only lay resin on dry days with ground and air above about 5°C, so Bournemouth jobs are booked with the forecast in mind.
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 Bournemouth: questions
Who approves dropped kerbs in Bournemouth?
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.
Do I need planning permission in Bournemouth?
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.
What postcodes do you cover around Bournemouth?
We cover BH2, BH4 and BH1 and the surrounding districts, including Christchurch and Poole.
Driveway edging and borders near Bournemouth
- Christchurch 4.4 mi
- Poole 4.6 mi
- New Milton 9.7 mi
Other services in Bournemouth
- 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 Bournemouth
We cover BH2, BH4 and BH1 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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