How much does an edging or kerb job cost in Greater Manchester?
Guide price in Greater Manchester: £20–£50 per metre including VAT. These are North West 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 the North West, checked 9 November 2026.
Towns we cover in Greater Manchester
We quote edging & kerbs in every town across Greater Manchester, including:
- Manchester
- Oldham
- Wigan
- Bolton
- Stockport
- Salford
- Rochdale
- Sale
- Bury
- Altrincham
- Middleton
- Ashton-under-Lyne
- Leigh
- Stretford
- Urmston
- Eccles
- Tyldesley
- Hyde
- Walkden
- Prestwich
- Radcliffe
- Cheadle Hulme
- Heywood
- Denton
- Stalybridge
- Ashton in Makerfield
- Westhoughton
- Farnworth
- Saddleworth
- Hindley
- Droylsden
- Whitefield
- Swinton
- Royton
- Atherton
- Old Trafford
- Failsworth
- Hazel Grove
What is included?
The edge can be a kerb, a row of blocks laid as a soldier course, or a block on its side, but in every case it should be bedded and haunched in concrete. We also re-set failed edging on older drives, which often stops further spreading without re-laying the whole area.
The North West is one of the wetter parts of England, so falls, channel drains and permeable options matter more than usual.
- Concrete haunching behind the edge
- New kerbs or soldier courses bedded on concrete
- Steps and risers in block or kerb units
- Re-setting loose or missing edging on existing paving
- Raised edges to beds and lawns
What the survey covers
- Access and working space
- Who must approve the work and how long that takes
- Ground conditions for any soakaway
- Where water collects now and where it can go
- Buried services near the crossing or channel
Rules for front drives in Greater Manchester
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 Manchester: questions
Do you work in Manchester, Oldham and Wigan?
Yes. We cover all of Greater Manchester, including Manchester, Oldham and Wigan.
Can this be done at the same time as a new drive in Greater Manchester?
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 Greater Manchester?
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.
How much does an edging or kerb job cost in Greater Manchester?
Guide price: £20–£50 per metre including VAT. The survey confirms the work needed.
