How much does an edging or kerb job cost in County Armagh?
In Northern Ireland, an edging or kerb job usually costs £19–£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 | £19–£50 per metre |
| Typical channel drain run | £330–£950 |
| Soakaway | £860–£1,900 |
| Highway authority dropped kerb application fee | £50–£480 |
Guide figures for Northern Ireland, checked 9 November 2026.
Towns we cover in County Armagh
We quote edging & kerbs in every town across County Armagh, 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.
Wet winters in Northern Ireland make falls, edge restraints and full joints especially important.
- Re-setting loose or missing edging on existing paving
- New kerbs or soldier courses bedded on concrete
- Steps and risers in block or kerb units
- Concrete haunching behind the edge
- Raised edges to beds and lawns
What the survey covers
- Ground conditions for any soakaway
- Where water collects now and where it can go
- How the new work ties into the paving
- Levels of the pavement, kerb and drive
- Load ratings needed for covers and gratings
Rules for front drives in County Armagh
In Northern Ireland, a hard surface between the front of the house and the road that covers or replaces more than 5 m² must be porous or permeable, or drain to a permeable area within the property, to be permitted development.
Hard surfaces within the grounds of a listed building need listed building consent. Planning is handled by your district council, so check with its planning office if you are unsure.
Dropped kerbs in Northern Ireland are approved by DfI Roads (the Department for Infrastructure), not the council; check planning separately with the council.
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 County Armagh: questions
Who approves an edging or kerb job in County Armagh?
For a dropped kerb, DfI Roads. 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 County Armagh?
Yes, and it usually should be, so the levels match and the paving is only disturbed once.
Do you work in Craigavon, Portadown and Armagh?
Yes. We cover all of County Armagh, including Craigavon, Portadown and Armagh.
How much does an edging or kerb job cost in County Armagh?
Guide price: £19–£50 per metre including VAT. The survey confirms the work needed.
