Edging and kerbs for tarmac in Dunbartonshire
From Bearsden to the smaller towns in Dunbartonshire, our edging jobs quotes list the depths, edging, drainage and VAT so you can compare like with like.

How much does tarmac driveway edging cost in Dunbartonshire?
Rates in Dunbartonshire 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 Dunbartonshire
Postcode areas: G.
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 Dunbartonshire
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 Dunbartonshire: questions
How much does tarmac driveway edging cost in Dunbartonshire?
As a 2026 guide, about £24–£54 per metre inc VAT in Dunbartonshire. The survey confirms a fixed price.
Which towns in Dunbartonshire do you cover?
Bearsden, Clydebank, Vale of Leven, Bishopbriggs, Dumbarton, Kirkintilloch, Milngavie.
How long does tarmac driveway edging take?
Usually part of the main build.
Does a tarmac drive need edging?
Yes. Edge restraint stops the tarmac spreading and crumbling. A drive without it usually fails at the sides first.
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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