Edging and kerbs for tarmac in Essex
From Southend-on-Sea to the smaller towns in Essex, 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 Essex?
Rates in Essex follow the East of England, about 5% above our UK midpoint.
| Item | Guide price (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Kerb or block-paved edging | £26–£58 per metre |
Towns we cover in Essex
- Southend-on-Sea
- Basildon
- Colchester
- Chelmsford
- Harlow
- Grays
- Braintree
- Brentwood
- Clacton-on-Sea
- South Benfleet
- Canvey Island
- Billericay
- Loughton
- Rayleigh
- Stanford-le-Hope
- Wickford
- Witham
- Pitsea
- Maldon
- Waltham Abbey
- South Ockendon
- Harwich
- Hadleigh
- Walton-on-the-Naze
- Frinton-on-Sea
- Rochford
- Saffron Walden
Postcode areas: CB, CM, CO, DY, EN, RM, SS.
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 Essex
Repairs, paths and edging work rarely need planning permission. In England, a new hard surface over 5 m² in front of a house needs planning permission unless it is porous or drains to a lawn, border or soakaway within the property.
Edging and kerbs for tarmac in Essex: questions
How much does tarmac driveway edging cost in Essex?
As a 2026 guide, about £26–£58 per metre inc VAT in Essex. The survey confirms a fixed price.
Which towns in Essex do you cover?
Southend-on-Sea, Basildon, Colchester, Chelmsford, Harlow, Grays, Braintree, Brentwood and more.
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.
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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