Edging and kerbs for tarmac in County Antrim
Edging and kerbs for tarmac in County Antrim are priced from a site survey and an itemised specification, adjusted for Northern Ireland rates.
How much does tarmac driveway edging cost in County Antrim?
Rates in County Antrim follow Northern Ireland, about 12% below our UK midpoint.
| Item | Guide price (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Kerb or block-paved edging | £22–£48 per metre |
Towns we cover in County Antrim
Postcode areas: BT.
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 County Antrim
Repairs, paths and edging work rarely need planning permission. In Northern Ireland, the Planning (General Permitted Development) Order (Northern Ireland) 2015 allows a hard surface between the front of a house and a road without permission if it is porous or drains to a porous area within the property, once it exceeds 5 m². Listed buildings and some access changes need permission. Any new or altered vehicle access onto a public road needs approval from DfI Roads, not the council.
Edging and kerbs for tarmac in County Antrim: questions
How much does tarmac driveway edging cost in County Antrim?
As a 2026 guide, about £22–£48 per metre inc VAT in County Antrim. The survey confirms a fixed price.
Which towns in County Antrim do you cover?
Belfast, Lisburn, Newtownabbey, Carrickfergus, Ballymena, Antrim, Larne, Ballymoney and more.
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.
Other services in County Antrim
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