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Driveway edging and borders in Catford
If you are planning new driveway edging in Catford, start with a free survey. We measure, check levels and drainage, and set out each part of the price in writing.
- Guide price
- £30–£70 per linear metre
- Postcodes
- SE6, SE13, SE4
- 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 Catford depend on what is found below the surface, so the survey looks closely at ground conditions, access and drainage. Homes in Catford range from period properties to modern estates, each with its own drainage and access questions.
In Catford we can price work such as replacing failed edges that have started to crumble, digging out an old drive and building a permeable sub-base and adding a soakaway so water stays on the property. More about driveway edging and borders.
Prices for driveway edging and borders in Catford
Prices in London are well above the UK average. These are guide ranges including VAT; your quote follows a free survey.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Driveway edging and borders | £30–£70 per linear metre |
| Dropped kerb applications | about £1,000–£2,500 per crossing, set by the highway authority |
| Permeable SuDS driveways | £90–£145 per m² |
Based on London rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Catford
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. We only lay resin on dry days with ground and air above about 5°C, so Catford 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 Catford: questions
Who approves dropped kerbs in Catford?
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 Catford?
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.
How soon can you survey in Catford?
Call 0800 088 6341 or use the quote tool and we will offer survey dates. Surveys are free and run all year.
Driveway edging and borders near Catford
Other services in Catford
- 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 Catford
We cover SE6, SE13 and SE4 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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