Hampshire · England
Driveway edging and borders in Portsmouth
Driveway edging and borders in Portsmouth, Hampshire: free survey, honest guide prices and a written quote that sets out each part of the job before anything is booked.
- Guide price
- £30–£65 per linear metre
- Postcodes
- PO1, PO5, PO2
- 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 Portsmouth, 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. Portsmouth has everything from tight terraced frontages to large suburban drives, so no two quotes look the same.
Projects we quote in and around Portsmouth include preparing a drive to meet a new dropped kerb, adding a soakaway so water stays on the property and digging out an old drive and building a permeable sub-base. More about driveway edging and borders.
Prices for driveway edging and borders in Portsmouth
For the South East, where typical costs are above the UK average, these are the ranges we would expect before seeing your property.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Driveway edging and borders | £30–£65 per linear metre |
| Resin over tarmac and concrete | £50–£80 per m² |
| Resin garden paths | £55–£155 per m² |
Based on South East rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Portsmouth
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 South East is relatively dry, with long laying seasons, but clay soils are common across much of the region and can drain slowly. Spring to autumn offers the most laying days in Hampshire, 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 Portsmouth: questions
How soon can you survey in Portsmouth?
Call 0800 088 6341 or use the quote tool and we will offer survey dates. Surveys are free and run all year.
How much is new driveway edging in Portsmouth?
As a guide, £30–£65 per linear metre in Portsmouth including VAT, depending on length, ground conditions and access. Your written quote follows a free survey.
Do I need planning permission in Portsmouth?
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.
Driveway edging and borders near Portsmouth
- Southsea 1.1 mi
- Gosport 1.7 mi
- Fareham 5.3 mi
- Havant 6.1 mi
- Waterlooville 6.2 mi
Other services in Portsmouth
- 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 Portsmouth
We cover PO1, PO5 and PO2 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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