Oxfordshire · England
Driveway edging and borders in Oxford
Thinking about new driveway edging in Oxford? Get a guide price in under a minute, then a free survey and a fixed written quote once the specification is agreed.
- Guide price
- £30–£65 per linear metre
- Postcodes
- OX1, OX2, OX3, OX4
- 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 Oxford we check levels against door thresholds, look for shallow services and plan where spoil and materials will go. Plot sizes and existing surfaces vary a lot across Oxford, so the survey comes before any fixed figure.
In Oxford we can price work such as preparing a drive to meet a new dropped kerb, fitting setts or steel edging around a new drive and setting a channel drain across a garage entrance. More about driveway edging and borders.
Prices for driveway edging and borders in Oxford
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 |
| Dropped kerb applications | about £1,000–£2,500 per crossing, set by the highway authority |
| Resin bonded driveways | £40–£110 per m² |
Based on South East rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Oxford
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 Oxford 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 Oxford: questions
Do I need planning permission in Oxford?
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 soon can you survey in Oxford?
Call 0800 088 6341 or use the quote tool and we will offer survey dates. Surveys are free and run all year.
What postcodes do you cover around Oxford?
We cover OX1, OX2, OX3 and OX4 and the surrounding districts, including Abingdon and Didcot.
Driveway edging and borders near Oxford
Other services in Oxford
- 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 Oxford
We cover OX1, OX2, OX3 and OX4 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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