How much does an edging or kerb job cost in Dorset?
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 Dorset
We quote edging & kerbs in every town across Dorset, 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.
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
- Raised edges to beds and lawns
- Steps and risers in block or kerb units
- Concrete haunching behind the edge
- New kerbs or soldier courses bedded on concrete
What the survey covers
- Buried services near the crossing or channel
- Where water collects now and where it can go
- Levels of the pavement, kerb and drive
- Access and working space
- Who must approve the work and how long that takes
Rules for front drives in Dorset
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
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 Dorset: questions
Who approves an edging or kerb job in Dorset?
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.
Can this be done at the same time as a new drive in Dorset?
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 Dorset?
Guide price: £20–£50 per metre including VAT. The survey confirms the work needed.
Do you work in Bournemouth, Poole and Weymouth?
Yes. We cover all of Dorset, including Bournemouth, Poole and Weymouth.
