Mid Glamorgan · Wales
Driveway edging and borders in Porthcawl
Driveway edging and borders in Porthcawl, Mid Glamorgan: free survey, honest guide prices and a written quote that sets out each part of the job before anything is booked.
- Guide price
- £20–£55 per linear metre
- Postcodes
- CF36
- 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.
Groundwork prices in Porthcawl depend on what is found below the surface, so the survey looks closely at ground conditions, access and drainage. Plots around Porthcawl are often generous, so turning areas and longer runs of edging are part of many quotes.
In Porthcawl we can price work such as adding a soakaway so water stays on the property, 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 Porthcawl
Guide prices for Porthcawl are based on South Wales rates, which are below the UK average. The written quote after your survey is the figure that counts.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Driveway edging and borders | £20–£55 per linear metre |
| Driveway extensions and widening | £65–£105 per m² |
| New resin driveways (full dig-out) | £65–£105 per m² |
Based on South Wales rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Porthcawl
Wales has its own permitted development rules on the same principle: a front-garden hard surface should be porous or drain to a permeable area on the property. A fully permeable resin bound build, with a porous base under it, meets that test.
In Wales, new construction with drainage implications covering 100 m² or more can also need approval from the council's SuDS Approving Body (SAB). Most domestic drives are smaller than that, but larger drives and extensions are checked at survey.
General information for Wales, not legal advice.
Weather and working days
South Wales is wetter than most of England, so a permeable build or a planned route for water is essential on every drive. Surveys run all year; resin work itself waits for a dry day above about 5°C.
How it works
Guide price first, then a free visit, then a line-by-line quote. Nothing is booked until you have the specification in writing.
Driveway edging and borders in Porthcawl: questions
Do I need planning permission in Porthcawl?
Wales has its own permitted development rules on the same principle: a front-garden hard surface should be porous or drain to a permeable area on the property. A fully permeable resin bound build, with a porous base under it, meets that test.
What postcodes do you cover around Porthcawl?
We cover CF36 and the surrounding districts, including Bridgend and Maesteg.
How soon can you survey in Porthcawl?
Call 0800 088 6341 or use the quote tool and we will offer survey dates. Surveys are free and run all year.
Driveway edging and borders near Porthcawl
- Bridgend 5.7 mi
- Maesteg 9.2 mi
- Tonypandy 14.5 mi
- Rhondda 16.6 mi
- Pontypridd 17.7 mi
Other services in Porthcawl
- 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 Porthcawl
We cover CF36 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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