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Driveway edging and borders in Harlow
We quote driveway edging and borders for homes across Harlow, from the CM17 district outwards, and send an itemised written price after a free visit.
- Guide price
- £25–£65 per linear metre
- Postcodes
- CM17, CM18, CM19, CM20
- 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 Harlow, 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. Drives in Harlow range from single-car frontages to wide plots, which is why every price follows a measured survey.
Typical projects we can quote for in Harlow include replacing failed edges that have started to crumble, 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 Harlow
Guide prices for Harlow are based on East of England 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 |
| Resin bound driveways | £50–£130 per m² |
| Driveway extensions and widening | £80–£130 per m² |
Based on East of England rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Harlow
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 of England is the driest part of the UK, which gives a long resin laying season, though heavy clays in places mean the sub-base needs designing for slow drainage. Laying days in Harlow are confirmed close to the date, because rain and cold stop resin curing properly.
How it works
Get a guide price online, book a free survey, receive an itemised written quote, then agree a date. Most drives over a ready base are laid in a day.
Driveway edging and borders in Harlow: questions
Who approves dropped kerbs in Harlow?
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.
Is the price fixed for Harlow 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.
What postcodes do you cover around Harlow?
We cover CM17, CM18, CM19 and CM20 and the surrounding districts, including Waltham Abbey and Loughton.
Driveway edging and borders near Harlow
- Waltham Abbey 7.9 mi
- Loughton 8.9 mi
- Brentwood 13.6 mi
- Chelmsford 15.6 mi
- Billericay 16.7 mi
Other services in Harlow
- 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 Harlow
We cover CM17, CM18, CM19 and CM20 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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