How much does an edging or kerb job cost in Greater London?
Guide price in Greater London: £25–£60 per metre including VAT. These are London 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 | £25–£60 per metre |
| Typical channel drain run | £420–£1,200 |
| Soakaway | £1,100–£2,400 |
| Highway authority dropped kerb application fee | £65–£600 |
Guide figures for London, checked 9 November 2026.
Towns we cover in Greater London
We quote edging & kerbs in every town across Greater London, including:
- Brent
- Islington
- Bexley
- Barking
- Sutton
- Croydon
- Ilford
- Enfield
- Harrow
- Tottenham
- Walthamstow
- Dagenham
- Becontree
- Romford
- Hayes
- Fulham
- Edmonton
- Southall
- Putney
- Battersea
- Canary Wharf
- Purley
- Peckham
- Chingford
- Uxbridge
- Wimbledon
- Stamford Hill
- Brixton
- Hounslow
- Finchley
- Cricklewood
- Mitcham
- Feltham
- Acton
- Beckenham
- Streatham
- South Croydon
- Leytonstone
- Eltham
- Morden
- Carshalton
- Catford
- Willesden
- Canning Town
- Holloway
- Welling
- Shepherds Bush
- Surbiton
- Greenford
- Heston
- Stratford
- Chiswick
- Thamesmead
- Ruislip
- Greenwich
- Barnet
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.
Many London streets have controlled parking and narrow frontages, so we measure the car space and the crossover before anything else.
- Raised edges to beds and lawns
- 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
- Concrete haunching behind the edge
What the survey covers
- Access and working space
- Buried services near the crossing or channel
- Load ratings needed for covers and gratings
- Where water collects now and where it can go
- Who must approve the work and how long that takes
Rules for front drives in Greater London
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
Quick details
Your postcode and the job. It takes a minute.
On-site check
Measurements, levels against the damp-proof course, ground and drainage.
Itemised quote
Fixed once the specification is agreed, with no vague extras.
Laid and finished
Compacted, jointed and handed back clean.
Edging & kerbs in Greater London: questions
Do you work in Brent, Islington and Bexley?
Yes. We cover all of Greater London, including Brent, Islington and Bexley.
Can this be done at the same time as a new drive in Greater London?
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 Greater London?
Guide price: £25–£60 per metre including VAT. The survey confirms the work needed.
Who approves an edging or kerb job in Greater London?
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.
