Northamptonshire · England
Driveway edging and borders in Wellingborough
If you are planning new driveway edging in Wellingborough, start with a free survey. We measure, check levels and drainage, and set out each part of the price in writing.
- Guide price
- £25–£60 per linear metre
- Postcodes
- NN8
- 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 Wellingborough depend on what is found below the surface, so the survey looks closely at ground conditions, access and drainage. Many homes in Wellingborough have existing tarmac or block drives that can be assessed for an overlay or a rebuild.
In Wellingborough we can price work such as digging out an old drive and building a permeable sub-base, setting a channel drain across a garage entrance and fitting setts or steel edging around a new drive. More about driveway edging and borders.
Prices for driveway edging and borders in Wellingborough
Guide prices for Wellingborough are based on East Midlands rates, which are close to the UK average. The written quote after your survey is the figure that counts.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Driveway edging and borders | £25–£60 per linear metre |
| Resin patios | £45–£120 per m² |
| Dropped kerb applications | about £1,000–£2,500 per crossing, set by the highway authority |
Based on East Midlands rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Wellingborough
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 Midlands sits around the UK average for rainfall, with a mix of clay vales and lighter ground that changes what the base needs. We only lay resin on dry days with ground and air above about 5°C, so Wellingborough 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 Wellingborough: questions
How soon can you survey in Wellingborough?
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 Wellingborough?
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 Wellingborough?
As a guide, £25–£60 per linear metre in Wellingborough including VAT, depending on length, ground conditions and access. Your written quote follows a free survey.
Driveway edging and borders near Wellingborough
- Rushden 4.0 mi
- Kettering 6.7 mi
- Northampton 8.8 mi
- Corby 13.4 mi
- Daventry 20.0 mi
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Other services in Wellingborough
- 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 Wellingborough
We cover NN8 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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