How much does an edging or kerb job cost in County Londonderry?
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 Londonderry
We quote edging & kerbs in every town across County Londonderry, 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.
- Raised edges to beds and lawns
- New kerbs or soldier courses bedded on concrete
- Re-setting loose or missing edging on existing paving
- Steps and risers in block or kerb units
- Concrete haunching behind the edge
What the survey covers
- Buried services near the crossing or channel
- Who must approve the work and how long that takes
- Levels of the pavement, kerb and drive
- Where water collects now and where it can go
- Ground conditions for any soakaway
Rules for front drives in County Londonderry
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 Londonderry: questions
Can this be done at the same time as a new drive in County Londonderry?
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 County Londonderry?
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.
How much does an edging or kerb job cost in County Londonderry?
Guide price: £19–£50 per metre including VAT. The survey confirms the work needed.
Do you work in Londonderry, Coleraine and Limavady?
Yes. We cover all of County Londonderry, including Londonderry, Coleraine and Limavady.
