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Driveway edging and borders in Barnet
Planning new driveway edging in Barnet? We survey and price the work across EN4, EN5, HA8, N2, N3 and N12, with a free site visit and an itemised written quote.
- Guide price
- £30–£70 per linear metre
- Postcodes
- EN4, EN5, HA8, N2, N3, N12, N20, NW4
- 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.
Groundwork prices in Barnet depend on what is found below the surface, so the survey looks closely at ground conditions, access and drainage. Homes in Barnet range from period properties to modern estates, each with its own drainage and access questions.
Across Greater London, the projects we price include fitting setts or steel edging around a new drive, setting a channel drain across a garage entrance and digging out an old drive and building a permeable sub-base. More about driveway edging and borders.
Prices for driveway edging and borders in Barnet
Labour and material costs in London run well above the UK average, and the guide figures below reflect that. They include VAT and are confirmed after a survey.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Driveway edging and borders | £30–£70 per linear metre |
| Resin bound driveways | £55–£145 per m² |
| Resin driveway cleaning | £95–£240 per visit |
Based on London rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Barnet
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
London is one of the drier parts of the UK, but heavy summer downpours on small, mostly paved plots are exactly what front-garden drainage rules were written for. Spring to autumn offers the most laying days in Greater London, but dry, mild winter days can work too.
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 Barnet: questions
How much is new driveway edging in Barnet?
As a guide, £30–£70 per linear metre in Barnet including VAT, depending on length, ground conditions and access. Your written quote follows a free survey.
Do I need planning permission in Barnet?
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 Barnet?
We cover EN4, EN5, HA8, N2, N3 and N12 and the surrounding districts, including Finchley and Muswell Hill.
Driveway edging and borders near Barnet
- Finchley 3.4 mi
- Muswell Hill 4.8 mi
- Enfield 4.9 mi
- Wood Green 5.0 mi
- Edmonton 6.3 mi
Other services in Barnet
- 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 Barnet
We cover EN4, EN5, HA8, N2, N3 and N12 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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