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Driveway edging and borders in Purley
Thinking about new driveway edging in Purley? Get a guide price in under a minute, then a free survey and a fixed written quote once the specification is agreed.
- Guide price
- £30–£70 per linear metre
- Postcodes
- CR8, CR2, CR5
- 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 Purley, 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. Homes in Purley range from period properties to modern estates, each with its own drainage and access questions.
Typical projects we can quote for in Purley include preparing a drive to meet a new dropped kerb, setting a channel drain across a garage entrance and replacing failed edges that have started to crumble. More about driveway edging and borders.
Prices for driveway edging and borders in Purley
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 bonded driveways | £40–£120 per m² |
| Resin bound driveways | £55–£145 per m² |
Based on London rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Purley
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 Purley: questions
Who approves dropped kerbs in Purley?
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.
How much is new driveway edging in Purley?
As a guide, £30–£70 per linear metre in Purley including VAT, depending on length, ground conditions and access. Your written quote follows a free survey.
Is the price fixed for Purley 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 Purley
- Coulsdon 1.7 mi
- South Croydon 1.9 mi
- Carshalton 3.2 mi
- Croydon 3.3 mi
- Sutton 3.9 mi
Other services in Purley
- 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 Purley
We cover CR8, CR2 and CR5 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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