Hertfordshire · England
Driveway edging and borders in Letchworth Garden City
We quote driveway edging and borders for homes across Letchworth Garden City, from the SG6 district outwards, and send an itemised written price after a free visit.
- Guide price
- £25–£65 per linear metre
- Postcodes
- SG6, SG5, SG7
- 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 Letchworth Garden City we check levels against door thresholds, look for shallow services and plan where spoil and materials will go. Many homes in Letchworth Garden City have existing tarmac or block drives that can be assessed for an overlay or a rebuild.
In Letchworth Garden City we can price work such as adding a soakaway so water stays on the property, preparing a drive to meet a new dropped kerb and fitting setts or steel edging around a new drive. More about driveway edging and borders.
Prices for driveway edging and borders in Letchworth Garden City
For the East of England, 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 | £25–£65 per linear metre |
| Driveway drainage and soakaways | £55–£120 per linear metre |
| New resin driveways (full dig-out) | £80–£130 per m² |
Based on East of England rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Letchworth Garden City
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. Surveys run all year; resin work itself waits for a dry day above about 5°C.
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 Letchworth Garden City: questions
Who approves dropped kerbs in Letchworth Garden City?
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 soon can you survey in Letchworth Garden City?
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 Letchworth Garden City?
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 Letchworth Garden City
- Hitchin 3.2 mi
- Stevenage 5.4 mi
- Welwyn Garden City 12.3 mi
- Harpenden 12.5 mi
- Hertford 14.2 mi
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Other services in Letchworth Garden City
- 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 Letchworth Garden City
We cover SG6, SG5 and SG7 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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