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Driveway edging and borders in Radcliffe
Planning new driveway edging in Radcliffe? We survey and price the work across M26, M45 and BL9, with a free site visit and an itemised written quote.
- Guide price
- £25–£55 per linear metre
- Postcodes
- M26, M45, BL9
- 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 Radcliffe, 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 Radcliffe range from period properties to modern estates, each with its own drainage and access questions.
In Radcliffe we can price work such as preparing a drive to meet a new dropped kerb, digging out an old drive and building a permeable sub-base and setting a channel drain across a garage entrance. More about driveway edging and borders.
Prices for driveway edging and borders in Radcliffe
Prices in the North West are a little below the UK average. These are guide ranges including VAT; your quote follows a free survey.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Driveway edging and borders | £25–£55 per linear metre |
| Driveway drainage and soakaways | £45–£100 per linear metre |
| Resin garden paths | £45–£130 per m² |
Based on North West rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Radcliffe
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 North West is one of the wetter parts of England, so laying days are picked carefully and drainage under the drive gets extra attention. Laying days in Radcliffe are confirmed close to the date, because rain and cold stop resin curing properly.
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 Radcliffe: questions
How soon can you survey in Radcliffe?
Call 0800 088 6341 or use the quote tool and we will offer survey dates. Surveys are free and run all year.
Do I need planning permission in Radcliffe?
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 much is new driveway edging in Radcliffe?
As a guide, £25–£55 per linear metre in Radcliffe including VAT, depending on length, ground conditions and access. Your written quote follows a free survey.
Driveway edging and borders near Radcliffe
- Whitefield 1.3 mi
- Prestwich 2.6 mi
- Bury 2.8 mi
- Farnworth 3.2 mi
- Walkden 4.4 mi
Other services in Radcliffe
- 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 Radcliffe
We cover M26, M45 and BL9 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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