Edging and kerbs for tarmac in West Glamorgan
Looking for edging jobs in West Glamorgan? Start with a guide price, then a survey that turns it into a fixed, written specification.

How much does tarmac driveway edging cost in West Glamorgan?
Rates in West Glamorgan follow Wales, about 5% below our UK midpoint.
| Item | Guide price (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Kerb or block-paved edging | £24–£52 per metre |
Towns we cover in West Glamorgan
Postcode areas: SA.
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 West Glamorgan
Repairs, paths and edging work rarely need planning permission. In Wales, new front hardstanding should be porous or drain to a permeable area within the property, and work covering 100 m² or more with drainage effects usually needs SAB approval first.
How it is built
Edging and kerbs for tarmac in West Glamorgan: questions
How much does tarmac driveway edging cost in West Glamorgan?
As a 2026 guide, about £24–£52 per metre inc VAT in West Glamorgan. The survey confirms a fixed price.
Which towns in West Glamorgan do you cover?
Swansea, Neath, Briton Ferry, Gorseinon, Clydach, Ystalyfera, Pontarddulais.
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 West Glamorgan
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