Edging and kerbs for tarmac in Hampshire
From Southampton to the smaller towns in Hampshire, 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 Hampshire?
Rates in Hampshire follow the South East, about 10% above our UK midpoint.
| Item | Guide price (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Kerb or block-paved edging | £28–£61 per metre |
Towns we cover in Hampshire
- Southampton
- Portsmouth
- Basingstoke
- Gosport
- Waterlooville
- Farnborough
- Eastleigh
- Winchester
- Havant
- Andover
- Fareham
- Aldershot
- Fleet
- Totton
- New Milton
- Bordon
- Hythe
- Yateley
- Alton
- Emsworth
- Hedge End
- Bishopstoke
- Romsey
- Hayling Island
- Tadley
Postcode areas: BH, GU, PO, RG, SO, SP.
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 Hampshire
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 Hampshire: questions
How much does tarmac driveway edging cost in Hampshire?
As a 2026 guide, about £28–£61 per metre inc VAT in Hampshire. The survey confirms a fixed price.
Which towns in Hampshire do you cover?
Southampton, Portsmouth, Basingstoke, Gosport, Waterlooville, Farnborough, Eastleigh, Winchester and more.
How long does tarmac driveway edging take?
Usually part of the main build.
Blocks, kerbs or setts?
Concrete kerbs are the most practical; blocks give a decorative border; granite setts suit period houses and cost the most. All need a concrete bed and haunch.
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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