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Driveway edging and borders in Margate
Planning new driveway edging in Margate? We survey and price the work across CT8, CT9 and CT11, with a free site visit and an itemised written quote.
- Guide price
- £30–£65 per linear metre
- Postcodes
- CT8, CT9, CT11
- 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 Margate we check levels against door thresholds, look for shallow services and plan where spoil and materials will go. Many homes in Margate have existing tarmac or block drives that can be assessed for an overlay or a rebuild.
Projects we quote in and around Margate include digging out an old drive and building a permeable sub-base, replacing failed edges that have started to crumble and setting a channel drain across a garage entrance. More about driveway edging and borders.
Prices for driveway edging and borders in Margate
Labour and material costs in the South East run above 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 | £30–£65 per linear metre |
| Resin bonded driveways | £40–£110 per m² |
| Resin over tarmac and concrete | £50–£80 per m² |
Based on South East rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Margate
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. We only lay resin on dry days with ground and air above about 5°C, so Margate jobs are booked with the forecast in mind.
How it works
Get a guide price online, book a free survey, receive an itemised written quote, then agree a date. Most drives over a ready base are laid in a day.
Driveway edging and borders in Margate: questions
Who approves dropped kerbs in Margate?
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 much is new driveway edging in Margate?
As a guide, £30–£65 per linear metre in Margate including VAT, depending on length, ground conditions and access. Your written quote follows a free survey.
Do I need planning permission in Margate?
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 Margate
- Broadstairs 2.9 mi
- Ramsgate 3.4 mi
- Deal 11.0 mi
- Herne Bay 11.1 mi
- Canterbury 15.0 mi
Other services in Margate
- 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 Margate
We cover CT8, CT9 and CT11 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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