Edging and kerbs for tarmac in Fife
From Dunfermline to the smaller towns in Fife, 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 Fife?
Rates in Fife 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 Fife
Postcode areas: EH, KY.
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 Fife
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.
Edging and kerbs for tarmac in Fife: questions
How much does tarmac driveway edging cost in Fife?
As a 2026 guide, about £24–£54 per metre inc VAT in Fife. The survey confirms a fixed price.
Which towns in Fife do you cover?
Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes, St Andrews, Rosyth, Cowdenbeath, Methil, Dalgety Bay 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 Fife
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