How much does an edging or kerb job cost in Powys?
Most edging or kerb job quotes in Wales fall within £19–£45 per metre including VAT, with any extras listed separately on your quote.
| Item | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Edging or kerb, bedded and haunched | £19–£45 per metre |
| Typical channel drain run | £330–£930 |
| Soakaway | £840–£1,850 |
| Highway authority dropped kerb application fee | £50–£470 |
Guide figures for Wales, checked 9 November 2026.
Towns we cover in Powys
We quote edging & kerbs in every town across Powys, 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.
Wales is wetter than most of England, and new front paving has to be permeable or drain within the property, so drainage is designed in from the start.
- Concrete haunching behind the edge
- Re-setting loose or missing edging on existing paving
- New kerbs or soldier courses bedded on concrete
- Raised edges to beds and lawns
- Steps and risers in block or kerb units
What the survey covers
- Ground conditions for any soakaway
- Where water collects now and where it can go
- Levels of the pavement, kerb and drive
- Load ratings needed for covers and gratings
- Who must approve the work and how long that takes
Rules for front drives in Powys
In Wales, any new or replacement hard surface at the front of a house should be permeable or drain to a permeable area within the property to avoid needing planning permission. Unlike England, there is no 5 m² allowance for new paving; only repairs of up to 5 m² of existing surface are exempt.
Since January 2019, construction work covering 100 m² or more with drainage implications, including drives and patios, needs approval from the local SuDS Approving Body (SAB) before work starts, even where planning permission is not needed.
A dropped kerb needs your council's approval as highway authority, and a new access onto a classified road needs planning permission.
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 Powys: questions
How much does an edging or kerb job cost in Powys?
Guide price: £19–£45 per metre including VAT. The survey confirms the work needed.
Do you work in Newtown, Brecon and Welshpool?
Yes. We cover all of Powys, including Newtown, Brecon and Welshpool.
Who approves an edging or kerb job in Powys?
For a dropped kerb, your council as highway 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 Powys?
Yes, and it usually should be, so the levels match and the paving is only disturbed once.
