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Driveway edging and borders in Colinton
If you are planning new driveway edging in Colinton, start with a free survey. We measure, check levels and drainage, and set out each part of the price in writing.
- Guide price
- £25–£55 per linear metre
- Postcodes
- EH13, EH14, EH11
- 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 Colinton we check levels against door thresholds, look for shallow services and plan where spoil and materials will go. In and around Colinton, drives often run further from the road, so edging, falls and drainage are planned along the whole length.
Typical projects we can quote for in Colinton include fitting setts or steel edging around a new drive, digging out an old drive and building a permeable sub-base and setting a channel drain across a garage entrance. More about driveway edging and borders.
Prices for driveway edging and borders in Colinton
Prices in Lothian are a little 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 | £25–£55 per linear metre |
| Resin bound driveways | £40–£110 per m² |
| Driveway extensions and widening | £70–£110 per m² |
Based on Lothian rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Colinton
Scotland's householder permitted development rules allow many hard surfaces at a house where the surface is porous or water drains to a permeable area within the property. A fully permeable resin bound build, with a porous base under it, meets that test.
Flats, listed buildings and conservation areas are treated differently, so if any of those apply we suggest a quick check with your council's planning team before work starts.
General information for Scotland, not legal advice.
Weather and working days
Lothian is one of the drier parts of Scotland, but cold winters and frost make a well-drained, frost-resistant base important. We only lay resin on dry days with ground and air above about 5°C, so Colinton jobs are booked with the forecast in mind.
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 Colinton: questions
Is the price fixed for Colinton 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.
Do I need planning permission in Colinton?
Scotland's householder permitted development rules allow many hard surfaces at a house where the surface is porous or water drains to a permeable area within the property. A fully permeable resin bound build, with a porous base under it, meets that test.
Who approves dropped kerbs in Colinton?
Dropped kerb consent comes from your council as roads authority. We help with the application and get your drive ready to meet the new crossing.
Driveway edging and borders near Colinton
- Currie 2.2 mi
- Queensferry 8.0 mi
- Penicuik 5.4 mi
- Bonnyrigg 6.3 mi
- Musselburgh 8.3 mi
Other services in Colinton
- 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 Colinton
We cover EH13, EH14 and EH11 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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