How much does an edging or kerb job cost in Hertfordshire?
Most edging or kerb job quotes in the East of England fall within £20–£55 per metre including VAT, with any extras listed separately on your quote.
| Item | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Edging or kerb, bedded and haunched | £20–£55 per metre |
| Typical channel drain run | £370–£1,050 |
| Soakaway | £950–£2,100 |
| Highway authority dropped kerb application fee | £60–£530 |
Guide figures for the East of England, checked 9 November 2026.
Towns we cover in Hertfordshire
We quote edging & kerbs in every town across Hertfordshire, including:
- Watford
- Hemel Hempstead
- Stevenage
- St Albans
- Welwyn Garden City
- Cheshunt
- Hatfield
- Bishop's Stortford
- Borehamwood
- Hitchin
- Hoddesdon
- Letchworth Garden City
- North Watford
- Harpenden
- Bushey
- Hertford
- Rickmansworth
- Potters Bar
- Berkhamsted
What does an edging or kerb job involve?
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.
Clay soils are common in parts of the East of England, so drainage and sub-base depth get extra attention.
- Re-setting loose or missing edging on existing paving
- New kerbs or soldier courses bedded on concrete
- Raised edges to beds and lawns
- Concrete haunching behind the edge
- Steps and risers in block or kerb units
What the survey covers
- Load ratings needed for covers and gratings
- Access and working space
- Where water collects now and where it can go
- Who must approve the work and how long that takes
- Levels of the pavement, kerb and drive
Rules for front drives in Hertfordshire
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 Hertfordshire: questions
Who approves an edging or kerb job in Hertfordshire?
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 Hertfordshire?
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 Hertfordshire?
Guide price: £20–£55 per metre including VAT. The survey confirms the work needed.
Do you work in Watford, Hemel Hempstead and Stevenage?
Yes. We cover all of Hertfordshire, including Watford, Hemel Hempstead and Stevenage.
