How much does an edging or kerb job cost in Forth Valley?
Guide price in Forth Valley: £20–£50 per metre including VAT. These are Scotland guide figures; the survey or your photos confirm the real price before you commit.
| 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 Scotland, checked 9 November 2026.
Towns we cover in Forth Valley
We quote edging & kerbs in every town across the Forth Valley, 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.
In Scotland, front paving must be porous or drain within the property whatever its size, so drainage is part of every design.
- Steps and risers in block or kerb units
- Concrete haunching behind the edge
- Re-setting loose or missing edging on existing paving
- Raised edges to beds and lawns
- New kerbs or soldier courses bedded on concrete
What the survey covers
- Where water collects now and where it can go
- Levels of the pavement, kerb and drive
- Ground conditions for any soakaway
- Buried services near the crossing or channel
- Load ratings needed for covers and gratings
Rules for front drives in Forth Valley
In Scotland, a hard surface between the house and the road is permitted development only if it is porous or drains to a permeable area within the property. There is no 5 m² threshold: the rule applies whatever the size.
Hard surfaces are not permitted development in a conservation area or within the grounds of a listed building, so planning permission is needed there.
A dropped kerb needs consent from your council as roads authority under section 56 of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984, and planning permission may also be needed depending on the road.
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 Forth Valley: questions
Do you work in Stirling, Falkirk and Alloa?
Yes. We cover all of the Forth Valley, including Stirling, Falkirk and Alloa.
Who approves an edging or kerb job in Forth Valley?
For a dropped kerb, your council as roads authority. 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 Forth Valley?
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 Forth Valley?
Yes, and it usually should be, so the levels match and the paving is only disturbed once.
