Edging and kerbs for tarmac in Hertfordshire
Edging and kerbs for tarmac in Hertfordshire are priced from a site survey and an itemised specification, adjusted for the East of England rates.
How much does tarmac driveway edging cost in Hertfordshire?
Rates in Hertfordshire 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 Hertfordshire
- Watford
- Hemel Hempstead
- Stevenage
- St Albans
- Welwyn Garden City
- Cheshunt
- Hatfield
- Bishops Stortford
- Borehamwood
- Hitchin
- Hoddesdon
- Letchworth Garden City
- Harpenden
- Bushey
- Hertford
- Rickmansworth
- Potters Bar
- Berkhamsted
- Ware
- Royston
Postcode areas: AL, CM, EN, HA, HP, SG, WD.
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 Hertfordshire
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.
How it is built
Edging and kerbs for tarmac in Hertfordshire: questions
How much does tarmac driveway edging cost in Hertfordshire?
As a 2026 guide, about £26–£58 per metre inc VAT in Hertfordshire. The survey confirms a fixed price.
Which towns in Hertfordshire do you cover?
Watford, Hemel Hempstead, Stevenage, St Albans, Welwyn Garden City, Cheshunt, Hatfield, Bishops Stortford and more.
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.
Other services in Hertfordshire
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