Edging and kerbs for tarmac in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
We survey and price edging jobs across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, from Aberdeen to Peterhead and Inverurie, with every layer written into the quote.
How much does tarmac driveway edging cost in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire?
Rates in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire follow Scotland, about 2% below our UK midpoint.
| Item | Guide price (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Kerb or block-paved edging | £24–£54 per metre |
Towns we cover in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Postcode areas: AB.
What is included?
Edge restraint is a solid line of kerbs, blocks or setts bedded and haunched in concrete along the sides of a tarmac surface, so the material cannot spread sideways or break away when wheels run near the edge.
- Line and level set out
- Trench dug for the kerb and its concrete bed
- Kerbs, blocks or setts bedded on concrete
- Concrete haunch on the back of the edge
- Tarmac finished tight to the edge
- Drop kerbs or flush details at gates and lawns
Rules in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Repairs, paths and edging work rarely need planning permission. In Scotland, permitted development allows a hard surface between a house and a road only if it is porous or the water drains to a porous area within the property. Unlike England there is no 5 m² allowance, so it applies to any size. Conservation areas and the grounds of listed buildings have extra restrictions. The council, as roads authority, controls any new or widened access across a footway.
Edging and kerbs for tarmac in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire: questions
How much does tarmac driveway edging cost in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire?
As a 2026 guide, about £24–£54 per metre inc VAT in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. The survey confirms a fixed price.
Which towns in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire do you cover?
Aberdeen, Peterhead, Inverurie, Fraserburgh, Westhill, Stonehaven, Ellon.
How long does tarmac driveway edging take?
Usually part of the main build.
How much does tarmac edging cost?
As a 2026 guide, about £25–£55 per metre including VAT for kerbs or a single block border on a concrete bed and haunch. Granite setts and double borders cost more.
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Get a written tarmac quote
Send a postcode and a rough size and we'll arrange a survey. Every quote lists the layers, edging, drainage and VAT.
- Surface courseDEPTH + MIX
- Binder courseDEPTH + MIX
- Sub-baseDEPTH + MATERIAL
- Edges, drainage, VATITEMISED