Edging and kerbs for tarmac in Tyne and Wear
Across in Tyne and Wear, we cover 17 towns for edging jobs, including Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland and South Shields.
How much does tarmac driveway edging cost in Tyne and Wear?
Rates in Tyne and Wear 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 Tyne and Wear
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Sunderland
- South Shields
- Gateshead
- Washington
- Tynemouth
- Wallsend
- Newburn
- North Shields
- Whitley Bay
- Felling
- Jarrow
- Gosforth
- Hebburn
- Whickham
- Ryton
- Blaydon-on-Tyne
Postcode areas: NE, SR, TF, WV.
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 Tyne and Wear
Repairs, paths and edging work rarely need planning permission. In England, householder permitted development (Class F of the 2015 General Permitted Development Order) lets you lay a hard surface in front of a house without planning permission if it is porous, or if the rainwater is directed to a permeable area within the property. If the area is more than 5 m² and neither applies, you need permission. Standard dense tarmac is not porous, so a dense tarmac drive needs a lawn, border, channel to a soakaway or other permeable route for its water.
Edging and kerbs for tarmac in Tyne and Wear: questions
How much does tarmac driveway edging cost in Tyne and Wear?
As a 2026 guide, about £23–£51 per metre inc VAT in Tyne and Wear. The survey confirms a fixed price.
Which towns in Tyne and Wear do you cover?
Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, South Shields, Gateshead, Washington, Tynemouth, Wallsend, Newburn 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 Tyne and Wear
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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
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