Tyne and Wear · England
Driveway edging and borders in Sunderland
If you are planning new driveway edging in Sunderland, start with a free survey. We measure, check levels and drainage, and set out each part of the price in writing.
- Guide price
- £20–£55 per linear metre
- Postcodes
- SR1, SR9, SR2
- 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 Sunderland we check levels against door thresholds, look for shallow services and plan where spoil and materials will go. Drives in Sunderland range from single-car frontages to wide plots, which is why every price follows a measured survey.
Typical projects we can quote for in Sunderland include setting a channel drain across a garage entrance, adding a soakaway so water stays on the property and preparing a drive to meet a new dropped kerb. More about driveway edging and borders.
Prices for driveway edging and borders in Sunderland
Prices in the North East are below the UK average. These are guide ranges including VAT; your quote follows a free survey.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Driveway edging and borders | £20–£55 per linear metre |
| Resin bound driveways | £40–£105 per m² |
| Resin patios | £40–£105 per m² |
Based on North East rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Sunderland
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 North East has cool winters, so resin is laid in the warmer months or on dry, mild days when ground and air are above about 5°C. If the weather turns on the day, we move the pour rather than risk a surface that will not cure.
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 Sunderland: questions
Who approves dropped kerbs in Sunderland?
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.
What postcodes do you cover around Sunderland?
We cover SR1, SR9 and SR2 and the surrounding districts, including Washington and Houghton-le-Spring.
How soon can you survey in Sunderland?
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 Sunderland
- Washington 5.4 mi
- Houghton-le-Spring 5.5 mi
- Jarrow 6.6 mi
- South Shields 6.8 mi
- Hebburn 7.1 mi
Other services in Sunderland
- 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 Sunderland
We cover SR1, SR9 and SR2 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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