Edging and kerbs for tarmac in Argyll and Bute
Across in Argyll and Bute, we cover 3 towns for edging jobs, including Helensburgh, Dunoon and Oban.
How much does tarmac driveway edging cost in Argyll and Bute?
Rates in Argyll and Bute follow Scotland, about 8% above our UK midpoint. Work here is by arrangement because of travel and haulage.
| Item | Guide price (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Kerb or block-paved edging | £27–£59 per metre |
Towns we cover in Argyll and Bute
Postcode areas: G, PA.
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 Argyll and Bute
Repairs, paths and edging work rarely need planning permission. In Scotland, a hard surface between the house and a road is permitted development only if it is porous or drains to a porous area within the property, whatever its size.
How it is built
Edging and kerbs for tarmac in Argyll and Bute: questions
How much does tarmac driveway edging cost in Argyll and Bute?
As a 2026 guide, about £27–£59 per metre inc VAT in Argyll and Bute. The survey confirms a fixed price.
Which towns in Argyll and Bute do you cover?
Helensburgh, Dunoon, Oban, by arrangement.
How long does tarmac driveway edging take?
Usually part of the main build.
Can you add a border to my existing drive?
Often, by cutting a strip back from the edge and setting new blocks or setts on concrete. It also repairs a crumbling edge at the same time.
Other services in Argyll and Bute
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