Edging and kerbs for tarmac in Northumberland
We survey and price edging jobs across Northumberland, from Blyth to Cramlington and Ashington, with every layer written into the quote.
How much does tarmac driveway edging cost in Northumberland?
Rates in Northumberland follow the North East, about 7% below our UK midpoint.
| Item | Guide price (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Kerb or block-paved edging | £23–£51 per metre |
Towns we cover in Northumberland
Postcode areas: NE.
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 Northumberland
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 Northumberland: questions
How much does tarmac driveway edging cost in Northumberland?
As a 2026 guide, about £23–£51 per metre inc VAT in Northumberland. The survey confirms a fixed price.
Which towns in Northumberland do you cover?
Blyth, Cramlington, Ashington, Bedlington, Morpeth, Prudhoe.
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 Northumberland
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