How much does an edging or kerb job cost in Highlands?
Most edging or kerb job quotes in Scotland fall within £20–£50 per metre including VAT, with any extras listed separately on your quote.
| 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 Highlands
We quote edging & kerbs in every town across the Highlands, 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.
Frost and heavy rain test paving in Scotland, so a well-drained sub-base and full joints matter as much as the blocks.
- Raised edges to beds and lawns
- Concrete haunching behind the edge
- Re-setting loose or missing edging on existing paving
- Steps and risers in block or kerb units
- New kerbs or soldier courses bedded on concrete
What the survey covers
- Access and working space
- Levels of the pavement, kerb and drive
- Who must approve the work and how long that takes
- Load ratings needed for covers and gratings
- Ground conditions for any soakaway
Rules for front drives in Highlands
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
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 Highlands: questions
How much does an edging or kerb job cost in Highlands?
Guide price: £20–£50 per metre including VAT. The survey confirms the work needed.
Do you work in Inverness, Fort William and Nairn?
Yes. We cover all of the Highlands, including Inverness, Fort William and Nairn.
Who approves an edging or kerb job in Highlands?
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.
Can this be done at the same time as a new drive in Highlands?
Yes, and it usually should be, so the levels match and the paving is only disturbed once.
