How much does an edging or kerb job cost in County Down?
Most edging or kerb job quotes in Northern Ireland fall within £19–£50 per metre including VAT, with any extras listed separately on your quote.
| 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 Down
We quote edging & kerbs in every town across County Down, including:
- Bangor, County Down
- Newtownards
- Newry
- Banbridge
- Dundonald
- Holywood
- Downpatrick
- Comber
- Carryduff
- Warrenpoint
- Newcastle
- Donaghadee
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.
Wet winters in Northern Ireland make falls, edge restraints and full joints especially important.
- Steps and risers in block or kerb units
- Re-setting loose or missing edging on existing paving
- New kerbs or soldier courses bedded on concrete
- Raised edges to beds and lawns
- Concrete haunching behind the edge
What the survey covers
- Who must approve the work and how long that takes
- How the new work ties into the paving
- Load ratings needed for covers and gratings
- Levels of the pavement, kerb and drive
- Ground conditions for any soakaway
Rules for front drives in County Down
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
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 County Down: questions
Who approves an edging or kerb job in County Down?
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 Down?
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 County Down?
Guide price: £19–£50 per metre including VAT. The survey confirms the work needed.
Do you work in Bangor, County Down, Newtownards and Newry?
Yes. We cover all of County Down, including Bangor, County Down, Newtownards and Newry.
