How much does an edging or kerb job cost in Berkshire?
Most edging or kerb job quotes in the South East fall within £20–£55 per metre including VAT, with any extras listed separately on your quote.
| Item | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Edging or kerb, bedded and haunched | £20–£55 per metre |
| Typical channel drain run | £380–£1,100 |
| Soakaway | £970–£2,150 |
| Highway authority dropped kerb application fee | £60–£540 |
Guide figures for the South East, checked 9 November 2026.
Towns we cover in Berkshire
We quote edging & kerbs in every town across Berkshire, including:
What is included?
Edging is the fixed restraint around the outside of block paving. Because the blocks are only held by friction and jointing sand, they need a firm edge on every side that is not against a wall, or they slowly move outwards, the joints open and the surface starts to dip.
Planning-sensitive towns and conservation areas are common in the South East, so we check the front-garden rules before quoting.
- New kerbs or soldier courses bedded on concrete
- Re-setting loose or missing edging on existing paving
- Steps and risers in block or kerb units
- Raised edges to beds and lawns
- Concrete haunching behind the edge
What the survey covers
- Buried services near the crossing or channel
- Ground conditions for any soakaway
- Levels of the pavement, kerb and drive
- How the new work ties into the paving
- Load ratings needed for covers and gratings
Rules for front drives in Berkshire
In England, paving in front of the house that covers more than 5 m² needs planning permission unless it is permeable or drains to a lawn, border or soakaway inside your boundary. Permeable block paving, or standard blocks laid to fall onto a planted strip, avoid the need for permission in most cases.
Flats and maisonettes, listed buildings, and homes covered by an Article 4 direction can have tighter rules, and conservation areas, National Parks and National Landscapes restrict some permitted development.
A dropped kerb needs your local highway authority's approval (usually the county, unitary, metropolitan or London borough council), and a new access onto an A, B or C classified road also needs planning permission.
General guidance, not legal advice. Your survey confirms what applies to your home. See the planning guide.
How it works
Tell us about the job
Use the form, the quote tool, WhatsApp or a call.
We take a look
A survey visit, or photos for smaller repair and cleaning jobs.
Price in writing
Every line itemised, including the dig, edging and drainage.
Booked and built
Agreed start date, then the work, the final clean-down and the joint top-up.
Edging & kerbs in Berkshire: questions
Do you work in Reading, Slough and Bracknell?
Yes. We cover all of Berkshire, including Reading, Slough and Bracknell.
Who approves an edging or kerb job in Berkshire?
For a dropped kerb, your local highway authority (usually your council). For drainage and covers on private land, no approval is usually needed, but connections to public sewers need the water company's consent.
Can this be done at the same time as a new drive in Berkshire?
Yes, and it usually should be, so the levels match and the paving is only disturbed once.
How much does an edging or kerb job cost in Berkshire?
Guide price: £20–£55 per metre including VAT. The survey confirms the work needed.
