Somerset · England
Driveway edging and borders in Portishead
We quote driveway edging and borders for homes across Portishead, from the BS20 district outwards, and send an itemised written price after a free visit.
- Guide price
- £25–£65 per linear metre
- Postcodes
- BS20, BS48, BS21
- 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 Portishead depend on what is found below the surface, so the survey looks closely at ground conditions, access and drainage. Portishead mixes older streets with newer estates, and many homes have room for two or more cars.
In Portishead we can price work such as replacing failed edges that have started to crumble, preparing a drive to meet a new dropped kerb and adding a soakaway so water stays on the property. More about driveway edging and borders.
Prices for driveway edging and borders in Portishead
Prices in the South West 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 | £25–£65 per linear metre |
| Resin bound driveways | £50–£130 per m² |
| Dropped kerb applications | about £1,000–£2,500 per crossing, set by the highway authority |
Based on South West rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Portishead
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 West gets more rain than the east of England, especially on higher ground, so permeability and falls matter on every drive. Laying days in Portishead are confirmed close to the date, because rain and cold stop resin curing properly.
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 Portishead: questions
What postcodes do you cover around Portishead?
We cover BS20, BS48 and BS21 and the surrounding districts, including Nailsea and Clevedon.
Who approves dropped kerbs in Portishead?
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 soon can you survey in Portishead?
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 Portishead
- Nailsea 3.5 mi
- Clevedon 4.7 mi
- Keynsham 12.6 mi
- Weston-super-Mare 13.0 mi
- Bath 19.1 mi
Other services in Portishead
- 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 Portishead
We cover BS20, BS48 and BS21 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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