How much does an edging or kerb job cost in Cheshire?
In the North West, an edging or kerb job usually costs £20–£50 per metre including VAT. Your exact price depends on what the survey or your photos show, and is fixed in writing before anything is booked.
| 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 North West, checked 9 November 2026.
Towns we cover in Cheshire
We quote edging & kerbs in every town across Cheshire, including:
- Warrington
- Chester
- Crewe
- Ellesmere Port
- Widnes
- Runcorn
- Macclesfield
- Northwich
- Winsford
- Congleton
- Wilmslow
- Newton-le-Willows
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.
The North West is one of the wetter parts of England, so falls, channel drains and permeable options matter more than usual.
- Re-setting loose or missing edging on existing paving
- Raised edges to beds and lawns
- New kerbs or soldier courses bedded on concrete
- Concrete haunching behind the edge
- Steps and risers in block or kerb units
What the survey covers
- Ground conditions for any soakaway
- Where water collects now and where it can go
- Load ratings needed for covers and gratings
- Levels of the pavement, kerb and drive
- Who must approve the work and how long that takes
Rules for front drives in Cheshire
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
Quick details
Your postcode and the job. It takes a minute.
On-site check
Measurements, levels against the damp-proof course, ground and drainage.
Itemised quote
Fixed once the specification is agreed, with no vague extras.
Laid and finished
Compacted, jointed and handed back clean.
Edging & kerbs in Cheshire: questions
Can this be done at the same time as a new drive in Cheshire?
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 Cheshire?
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 Cheshire?
Guide price: £20–£50 per metre including VAT. The survey confirms the work needed.
Do you work in Warrington, Chester and Crewe?
Yes. We cover all of Cheshire, including Warrington, Chester and Crewe.
