Kent · England
Driveway edging and borders in Chatham
If you are planning new driveway edging in Chatham, start with a free survey. We measure, check levels and drainage, and set out each part of the price in writing.
- Guide price
- £30–£65 per linear metre
- Postcodes
- ME4, ME7, ME1
- 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 Chatham we check levels against door thresholds, look for shallow services and plan where spoil and materials will go. Drives in Chatham range from single-car frontages to wide plots, which is why every price follows a measured survey.
Projects we quote in and around Chatham include digging out an old drive and building a permeable sub-base, fitting setts or steel edging around a new drive and replacing failed edges that have started to crumble. More about driveway edging and borders.
Prices for driveway edging and borders in Chatham
Prices in the South East are above the UK average. These are guide ranges including VAT; your quote follows a free survey.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Driveway edging and borders | £30–£65 per linear metre |
| Permeable SuDS driveways | £85–£135 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 Chatham
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. Laying days in Chatham 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 Chatham: questions
Who approves dropped kerbs in Chatham?
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.
Do I need planning permission in Chatham?
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 Chatham?
As a guide, £30–£65 per linear metre in Chatham including VAT, depending on length, ground conditions and access. Your written quote follows a free survey.
Driveway edging and borders near Chatham
- Rochester 1.1 mi
- Gillingham 1.1 mi
- Strood 2.4 mi
- Maidstone 7.8 mi
- Gravesend 8.0 mi
Other services in Chatham
- 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 Chatham
We cover ME4, ME7 and ME1 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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