How much does an edging or kerb job cost in Bristol?
Most edging or kerb job quotes in the South West fall within £20–£50 per metre including VAT, with any extras listed separately on your quote.
| Item | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Edging or kerb, bedded and haunched | £20–£50 per metre |
| Typical channel drain run | £350–£1,000 |
| Soakaway | £900–£2,000 |
| Highway authority dropped kerb application fee | £55–£500 |
Guide figures for the South West, checked 9 November 2026.
Edging & kerbs in Bristol and nearby
We cover the whole of Bristol (BS1, BS2, BS3, BS4, BS5, BS6 and the rest of the BS postcodes), plus nearby towns:
What is included?
The edge can be a kerb, a row of blocks laid as a soldier course, or a block on its side, but in every case it should be bedded and haunched in concrete. We also re-set failed edging on older drives, which often stops further spreading without re-laying the whole area.
The South West is wetter than the east of England, so falls and drainage are planned before the pattern is chosen.
- Concrete haunching behind the edge
- Steps and risers in block or kerb units
- New kerbs or soldier courses bedded on concrete
- Re-setting loose or missing edging on existing paving
- Raised edges to beds and lawns
What the survey covers
- Access and working space
- Where water collects now and where it can go
- How the new work ties into the paving
- Buried services near the crossing or channel
- Load ratings needed for covers and gratings
Rules for front drives in Bristol
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
Send the basics
Postcode, what you need and a rough size. Photos help.
Survey
We measure, check levels, ground and drainage, and talk through blocks and patterns.
Written quote
An itemised quote with the specification, the price and the start date.
The work
Our paving team builds it to the agreed specification and leaves the site swept.
Edging & kerbs in Bristol: questions
Can this be done at the same time as a new drive in Bristol?
Yes, and it usually should be, so the levels match and the paving is only disturbed once.
Who approves an edging or kerb job in Bristol?
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.
How much does an edging or kerb job cost in Bristol?
Guide price: £20–£50 per metre including VAT. The survey confirms the work needed.
Do you work in Kingswood, Mangotsfield and Nailsea?
Yes. We cover all of Bristol, including Kingswood, Mangotsfield and Nailsea.
