How much does an edging or kerb job cost in Norfolk?
In the East of England, an edging or kerb job usually costs £20–£55 per metre including VAT. Your exact price depends on what the survey or your photos show, and is fixed in writing before anything is booked.
| 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 Norfolk
We quote edging & kerbs in every town across Norfolk, 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.
Clay soils are common in parts of the East of England, so drainage and sub-base depth get extra attention.
- Steps and risers in block or kerb units
- Concrete haunching behind the edge
- New kerbs or soldier courses bedded on concrete
- Raised edges to beds and lawns
- Re-setting loose or missing edging on existing paving
What the survey covers
- Who must approve the work and how long that takes
- Access and working space
- Ground conditions for any soakaway
- Where water collects now and where it can go
- Load ratings needed for covers and gratings
Rules for front drives in Norfolk
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 Norfolk: questions
How much does an edging or kerb job cost in Norfolk?
Guide price: £20–£55 per metre including VAT. The survey confirms the work needed.
Who approves an edging or kerb job in Norfolk?
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 Norfolk?
Yes, and it usually should be, so the levels match and the paving is only disturbed once.
Do you work in Norwich, Great Yarmouth and King's Lynn?
Yes. We cover all of Norfolk, including Norwich, Great Yarmouth and King's Lynn.
