How much does an edging or kerb job cost in Cambridgeshire?
Guide price in Cambridgeshire: £20–£55 per metre including VAT. These are East of England guide figures; the survey or your photos confirm the real price before you commit.
| Item | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Edging or kerb, bedded and haunched | £20–£55 per metre |
| Typical channel drain run | £370–£1,050 |
| Soakaway | £950–£2,100 |
| Highway authority dropped kerb application fee | £60–£530 |
Guide figures for the East of England, checked 9 November 2026.
Towns we cover in Cambridgeshire
We quote edging & kerbs in every town across Cambridgeshire, 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.
Clay soils are common in parts of the East of England, so drainage and sub-base depth get extra attention.
- Raised edges to beds and lawns
- Re-setting loose or missing edging on existing paving
- Steps and risers in block or kerb units
- Concrete haunching behind the edge
- New kerbs or soldier courses bedded on concrete
What the survey covers
- How the new work ties into the paving
- Ground conditions for any soakaway
- Levels of the pavement, kerb and drive
- Where water collects now and where it can go
- Load ratings needed for covers and gratings
Rules for front drives in Cambridgeshire
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 Cambridgeshire: questions
Do you work in Peterborough, Cambridge and Wisbech?
Yes. We cover all of Cambridgeshire, including Peterborough, Cambridge and Wisbech.
Can this be done at the same time as a new drive in Cambridgeshire?
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 Cambridgeshire?
Guide price: £20–£55 per metre including VAT. The survey confirms the work needed.
Who approves an edging or kerb job in Cambridgeshire?
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.
