Tyne and Wear · England
Driveway edging and borders in Washington
Planning new driveway edging in Washington? We survey and price the work across NE37 and NE38, with a free site visit and an itemised written quote.
- Guide price
- £20–£55 per linear metre
- Postcodes
- NE37, NE38
- 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 Washington we check levels against door thresholds, look for shallow services and plan where spoil and materials will go. Washington mixes older streets with newer estates, and many homes have room for two or more cars.
Across Tyne and Wear, the projects we price include adding a soakaway so water stays on the property, 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 Washington
Labour and material costs in the North East run below the UK average, and the guide figures below reflect that. They include VAT and are confirmed after a survey.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Driveway edging and borders | £20–£55 per linear metre |
| Driveway drainage and soakaways | £45–£100 per linear metre |
| Resin over tarmac and concrete | £40–£60 per m² |
Based on North East rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Washington
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. Spring to autumn offers the most laying days in Tyne and Wear, but dry, mild winter days can work too.
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 Washington: questions
How much is new driveway edging in Washington?
As a guide, £20–£55 per linear metre in Washington including VAT, depending on length, ground conditions and access. Your written quote follows a free survey.
What postcodes do you cover around Washington?
We cover NE37 and NE38 and the surrounding districts, including Felling and Houghton-le-Spring.
Do I need planning permission in Washington?
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.
Driveway edging and borders near Washington
- Felling 4.3 mi
- Houghton-le-Spring 4.6 mi
- Hebburn 5.0 mi
- Sunderland 5.4 mi
- Gateshead 5.5 mi
Other services in Washington
- 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 Washington
We cover NE37 and NE38 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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