Hertfordshire · England
Driveway edging and borders in Hitchin
If you are planning new driveway edging in Hitchin, start with a free survey. We measure, check levels and drainage, and set out each part of the price in writing.
- Guide price
- £25–£65 per linear metre
- Postcodes
- SG6
- 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.
Before quoting groundworks in Hitchin we check levels against door thresholds, look for shallow services and plan where spoil and materials will go. Many homes in Hitchin have existing tarmac or block drives that can be assessed for an overlay or a rebuild.
Projects we quote in and around Hitchin include digging out an old drive and building a permeable sub-base, fitting setts or steel edging around a new drive and setting a channel drain across a garage entrance. More about driveway edging and borders.
Prices for driveway edging and borders in Hitchin
Guide prices for Hitchin are based on East of England rates, which are above the UK average. The written quote after your survey is the figure that counts.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Driveway edging and borders | £25–£65 per linear metre |
| Driveway drainage and soakaways | £55–£120 per linear metre |
| Resin patios | £50–£130 per m² |
Based on East of England rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Hitchin
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 East of England is the driest part of the UK, which gives a long resin laying season, though heavy clays in places mean the sub-base needs designing for slow drainage. We only lay resin on dry days with ground and air above about 5°C, so Hitchin jobs are booked with the forecast in mind.
How it works
The steps are simple: guide price, free survey, written quote with a fixed price once the specification is agreed, then a date that suits you and the weather.
Driveway edging and borders in Hitchin: questions
Is the price fixed for Hitchin 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.
Who approves dropped kerbs in Hitchin?
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.
What postcodes do you cover around Hitchin?
We cover SG6 and the surrounding districts, including Letchworth Garden City and Stevenage.
Driveway edging and borders near Hitchin
- Letchworth Garden City 3.2 mi
- Stevenage 4.8 mi
- Harpenden 9.7 mi
- Welwyn Garden City 10.7 mi
- Hatfield 13.1 mi
Other services in Hitchin
- 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 Hitchin
We cover SG6 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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