Edges, drainage and kerbs

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Tarmac drive edge held by concrete block edging beside a flower bed

Edging and kerbs for tarmac

Kerbs, blocks or setts set on a concrete haunch so the tarmac edge cannot spread or crumble.

FROM £25–£55 PER METRE INC VATLearn more →

Steel slot drainage channel across a tarmac drive at a garage door

Drainage for tarmac drives

Falls, channels, gullies and soakaways so rain leaves the drive and stays out of your house.

FROM £60–£120 PER METRE INC VATLearn more →

Dropped kerb crossing with a new tarmac footway strip

Dropped kerbs and vehicle crossings

Help with the highway authority application, and building the crossing where the council allows approved contractors.

FROM £1,000–£3,000 PER JOB INC VATLearn more →

How much do they cost?

Surface (homes)	Guide (inc VAT)
New black tarmac drive, full dig-out and new sub-base	£60–£95 per m²
Red tarmac drive, full dig-out and new sub-base	£75–£115 per m²
Porous asphalt drive on a permeable stone base	£80–£125 per m²
Tar and chip drive with a new sub-base	£45–£75 per m²
Tarmac resurfacing over a sound existing base	£25–£45 per m²
Tarmac garden path or footpath, hand-laid	£55–£90 per m²

2026 guides including VAT, UK midpoint. All prices.

Common questions

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.

How much does driveway drainage cost?

As a 2026 guide, linear channels are about £60–£120 per metre and a soakaway about £650–£2,000 including VAT, depending on size and ground.

How much does a dropped kerb cost?

It depends on the council. Application fees seen in 2026 run from about £100 to £400, and building typically costs about £1,000–£3,000, sometimes more where utilities need protecting. Some councils quote a fixed price and build it themselves.