How much does an edging or kerb job cost in Cornwall?
In the South 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 South West, checked 9 November 2026.
Towns we cover in Cornwall
We quote edging & kerbs in every town across Cornwall, including:
What does an edging or kerb job involve?
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 South West is wetter than the east of England, so falls and drainage are planned before the pattern is chosen.
- Re-setting loose or missing edging on existing paving
- New kerbs or soldier courses bedded on concrete
- Concrete haunching behind the edge
- Steps and risers in block or kerb units
- Raised edges to beds and lawns
What the survey covers
- Who must approve the work and how long that takes
- How the new work ties into the paving
- Ground conditions for any soakaway
- Load ratings needed for covers and gratings
- Levels of the pavement, kerb and drive
Rules for front drives in Cornwall
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 Cornwall: questions
How much does an edging or kerb job cost in Cornwall?
Guide price: £20–£50 per metre including VAT. The survey confirms the work needed.
Can this be done at the same time as a new drive in Cornwall?
Yes, and it usually should be, so the levels match and the paving is only disturbed once.
Do you work in Redruth, Falmouth and St Austell?
Yes. We cover all of Cornwall, including Redruth, Falmouth and St Austell.
Who approves an edging or kerb job in Cornwall?
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.
