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Driveway edging and borders in Croydon
If you are planning new driveway edging in Croydon, 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
- CR0, CR2, CR5, CR7, CR8, CR9, SE19, SE25
- 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 Croydon, 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. Croydon has a broad mix of housing, from terraces near the centre to detached homes on the edges.
Projects we quote in and around Croydon include setting a channel drain across a garage entrance, fitting setts or steel edging around a new drive and adding a soakaway so water stays on the property. More about driveway edging and borders.
Prices for driveway edging and borders in Croydon
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 over tarmac and concrete | £55–£85 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 Croydon
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. If the weather turns on the day, we move the pour rather than risk a surface that will not cure.
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 Croydon: questions
How much is new driveway edging in Croydon?
As a guide, £30–£70 per linear metre in Croydon including VAT, depending on length, ground conditions and access. Your written quote follows a free survey.
Do I need planning permission in Croydon?
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.
Is the price fixed for Croydon 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.
Driveway edging and borders near Croydon
- South Croydon 1.5 mi
- Carshalton 3.1 mi
- Mitcham 3.2 mi
- Purley 3.3 mi
- Streatham 3.4 mi
Other services in Croydon
- 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 Croydon
We cover CR0, CR2, CR5, CR7, CR8 and CR9 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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