Staffordshire · England
Driveway edging and borders in Tamworth
From Tamworth to Lichfield, we price driveway edging and borders with each part of the work set out separately, so you can see where the money goes.
- Guide price
- £25–£60 per linear metre
- Postcodes
- B77, B78
- 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 Tamworth we check levels against door thresholds, look for shallow services and plan where spoil and materials will go. Drives in Tamworth range from single-car frontages to wide plots, which is why every price follows a measured survey.
Typical projects we can quote for in Tamworth include fitting setts or steel edging around a new drive, digging out an old drive and building a permeable sub-base and adding a soakaway so water stays on the property. More about driveway edging and borders.
Prices for driveway edging and borders in Tamworth
For the West Midlands, where typical costs are close to the UK average, these are the ranges we would expect before seeing your property.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Driveway edging and borders | £25–£60 per linear metre |
| Dropped kerb applications | about £1,000–£2,500 per crossing, set by the highway authority |
| Resin patios | £45–£120 per m² |
Based on West Midlands rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Tamworth
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 West Midlands is close to the UK average for rainfall, and much of the region sits on clay that holds water after wet spells. If the weather turns on the day, we move the pour rather than risk a surface that will not cure.
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 Tamworth: questions
What postcodes do you cover around Tamworth?
We cover B77 and B78 and the surrounding districts, including Lichfield and Burntwood.
How much is new driveway edging in Tamworth?
As a guide, £25–£60 per linear metre in Tamworth including VAT, depending on length, ground conditions and access. Your written quote follows a free survey.
Who approves dropped kerbs in Tamworth?
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.
Driveway edging and borders near Tamworth
- Lichfield 6.3 mi
- Burntwood 10.2 mi
- Burton upon Trent 12.2 mi
- Rugeley 13.3 mi
- Great Wyrley 13.4 mi
Other services in Tamworth
- 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 Tamworth
We cover B77 and B78 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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