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Driveway edging and borders in Newport, Gwent
Driveway edging and borders in Newport, Gwent, Gwent: free survey, honest guide prices and a written quote that sets out each part of the job before anything is booked.
- Guide price
- £20–£55 per linear metre
- Postcodes
- NP20, NP19, NP10
- 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 Newport, Gwent depend on what is found below the surface, so the survey looks closely at ground conditions, access and drainage. Plot sizes and existing surfaces vary a lot across Newport, Gwent, so the survey comes before any fixed figure.
In Newport, Gwent we can price work such as adding a soakaway so water stays on the property, replacing failed edges that have started to crumble and preparing a drive to meet a new dropped kerb. More about driveway edging and borders.
Prices for driveway edging and borders in Newport, Gwent
Labour and material costs in South Wales run below 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 | £20–£55 per linear metre |
| Resin driveway cleaning | £70–£180 per visit |
| Permeable SuDS driveways | £65–£105 per m² |
Based on South Wales rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Newport, Gwent
Wales has its own permitted development rules on the same principle: a front-garden hard surface should be porous or drain to a permeable area on the property. A fully permeable resin bound build, with a porous base under it, meets that test.
In Wales, new construction with drainage implications covering 100 m² or more can also need approval from the council's SuDS Approving Body (SAB). Most domestic drives are smaller than that, but larger drives and extensions are checked at survey.
General information for Wales, not legal advice.
Weather and working days
South Wales is wetter than most of England, so a permeable build or a planned route for water is essential on every drive. Spring to autumn offers the most laying days in Gwent, but dry, mild winter days can work too.
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 Newport, Gwent: questions
What postcodes do you cover around Newport, Gwent?
We cover NP20, NP19 and NP10 and the surrounding districts, including Risca and Cwmbran.
Do I need planning permission in Newport, Gwent?
Wales has its own permitted development rules on the same principle: a front-garden hard surface should be porous or drain to a permeable area on the property. A fully permeable resin bound build, with a porous base under it, meets that test.
How much is new driveway edging in Newport, Gwent?
As a guide, £20–£55 per linear metre in Newport, Gwent including VAT, depending on length, ground conditions and access. Your written quote follows a free survey.
Driveway edging and borders near Newport, Gwent
- Risca 4.6 mi
- Cwmbran 4.7 mi
- Pontypool 8.1 mi
- Caerphilly 9.5 mi
- Blackwood 10.5 mi
Other services in Newport, Gwent
- 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 Newport, Gwent
We cover NP20, NP19 and NP10 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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