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[Get My Free Estimate](/contact) [07447 196136](tel:+447447196136) - 20+ years installing - 1-year written guarantee 20+ years' experience Fully insured Free written quote North East coverage The Service ## Edging & Kerbing, explained properly. No filler, no jargon. What you're getting, why you'd want it, and what makes the difference between a good install and a bad one. What it is Edging and kerbing is the structural perimeter restraint that contains and supports a driveway surface, block paviours, granite kerb sets, concrete kerbs or aluminium edge bars set on a wet concrete haunch around the driveway's edge. Who it's for Homeowners installing a new driveway (every surface needs edging); restoring an old driveway with failing edges; or upgrading the visual finish of an existing driveway with a contrasting block-paved border. When you need it Always with a new driveway install, edging is not optional. Also when an existing driveway's perimeter is creeping outward, blocks are splaying, tarmac is crumbling at the edges or gravel is migrating into the lawn. Why it matters Because the edge is the single most structural element of any driveway. Once the edge moves, the whole surface follows. Properly haunched edging is the cheapest insurance against the most expensive driveway problem there is, full re-lay. What Goes Wrong ## The mistakes that cost you a re-lay in five years. We get called in to fix all four of these every month. None of them are accidents, they're predictable consequences of cutting the wrong corner. ### Tarmac crumbling at the perimeter Tarmac without a block-paved edge restraint crumbles under vehicle load within a few years. The first failures are always at the edges, then the cracks creep inward. ### Block paving splaying outward Without a haunched edge restraint, perimeter blocks splay under vehicle turning forces. Once the edge moves, joint sand washes out and the rocking spreads across the whole drive. ### Gravel migrating into the lawn Loose gravel without edge containment is gone within a year, into the lawn, onto the road, down the drain. Edging is what makes a gravel driveway a driveway. ### Resin lifting at the boundary Resin bound without a proper edge bar or block flange peels at the perimeter as it expands and contracts seasonally. The bond at the edge is everything. Our Process ## Five steps. Same on every installation. 1. 01 ### Survey & quote We walk the perimeter, identify failing sections or design new edge details, choose the material to suit the driveway and the property, written quote. 2. 02 ### Excavation & foundation Trench excavated to 200mm deep, 200mm wide, beyond the edge of the driveway surface. Concrete foundation poured to the right depth for the kerb height. 3. 03 ### Edging set on wet concrete Block paviours, granite sets, concrete kerbs or aluminium bars set on the wet concrete bed and tapped to the correct level with a rubber mallet. Levels and lines checked with a string line. 4. 04 ### Concrete haunch Wet concrete haunched up the back of the edging to lock it in place. This is the structural element, the haunch is what stops the edge moving under load over decades. 5. 05 ### Finishing & integration Mortar or polymeric joint between edge units, surface cleaned, edges integrated with the driveway surface (block, tarmac, resin or gravel). Walkable next day, vehicle-ready promptly. The Benefits ## Why homeowners across the North East choose this surface. ### Structural integrity of the whole driveway Edging is the single most important element in driveway longevity. Get the edge right and the surface lasts decades; get it wrong and you're re-laying in five years. ### Crisp visual finish A block-paved or granite-set border defines the driveway's perimeter and lifts the visual quality of the whole installation. The detailing reads as quality. ### Contains and protects the surface Whatever the main driveway surface, block, tarmac, resin, gravel, proper edging contains it, supports it under load, and protects it from edge failure. ### Lawn-to-driveway transition A flush concrete or aluminium edge gives a clean mower-line between lawn and driveway, no chewing the edges with the mower, no scuffing the driveway. ### Drainage integration Linear drains and channel grates integrate naturally into a properly designed edging system, the right time to install drainage is at the same time as the edge. ### Design flexibility From traditional granite setts to contemporary aluminium bars, contrasting block borders to integrated kerb-and-channel, edging is where a driveway gets its detail and character. The Detail ## Everything you'd ask a specialist on the doorstep. Materials, methods, variations, and the small decisions that separate a 20-year driveway from a five-year one. [07447 196136](tel:+447447196136) ### Edge restraint materials Block paviour edging is the standard choice for block paved and tarmac driveways, typically a single or double block course in a contrasting colour. Granite sets give a traditional, premium look suited to period properties. Concrete kerbs are used where structural strength matters most, heavy vehicle access, commercial entrances. Aluminium edge bars are the contemporary choice for flush transitions between resin or gravel and lawn. ### The concrete haunch, non-negotiable Every edge restraint we install sits on a concrete foundation and has wet concrete haunched up its rear face. The haunch is the structural element that locks the edge in place against decades of vehicle turning forces. Edging set on sand, on mortar dots, or without a haunch is failed installation, visible within a year or two. ### Flush versus upstand edging Flush edging sits level with the lawn or border and lets you mow straight over it, clean visual line, easy maintenance. Upstand edging stands 50–100mm proud of the surrounding area and contains the surface visually. Choice depends on the design intent and the surfaces being separated. ### Kerb-and-channel drainage edges Where the driveway needs perimeter drainage, a kerb-and-channel system, kerb sets with an integrated channel drain along the inside edge, collects surface water at the perimeter and routes it to a soakaway or main drain. Cleanest solution where falls run toward the perimeter rather than a central drain. ### Repairing failed existing edges Most failed edges can be lifted, re-foundationed and re-haunched without disturbing the main driveway surface, a half-day to one-day job depending on length. Catching edge failure early is the cheapest way to extend the life of an existing driveway by 5–10 years. FAQs ## Straight answers, no sales talk. Still have a question? Pick up the phone. How much does driveway edging cost? + Typical block-paved edging works out between £40 and £80 per linear metre installed, depending on block choice and excavation conditions. Granite sets and natural-stone kerbs cost more; concrete kerbs are similar to block. Every quote is itemised in writing. Can edging be installed without disturbing my existing driveway? + In most cases yes, we excavate a 200mm trench just outside the existing surface and install the edging without lifting the main driveway. The exception is where the existing surface has crept outward and needs cutting back to a clean line. What's the difference between edging and kerbing? + In practice they're used interchangeably for the same thing, a structural perimeter restraint around a driveway. 'Edging' tends to mean lighter block-paviour installations; 'kerbing' tends to mean heavier concrete or granite kerb sets used for road-edge or commercial work. How long does the work take? + Most domestic edging installations take 1–2 working days depending on perimeter length and ground conditions. A typical 25m perimeter is a single day. Will the edging crack? + Not when properly foundationed and haunched. Failed edging almost always traces back to skipped or thin concrete foundation, or missing rear haunch, not the edging material itself. Can you match my existing block paving? + Usually yes, we stock or can order Marshalls, Brett, Tobermore and major UK paving brands. Match samples are confirmed before the order is placed. Do you do dropped kerbs for vehicle crossings? + Dropped-kerb installations on adopted highway are local council work requiring a Section 184 application, we don't undertake these directly, but can advise on the process and recommend approved contractors. Can you install kerbs along my path or border? + Yes, the same principles apply, scaled to pedestrian loading. Lawn edges, garden borders, path perimeters all benefit from proper edging. Is there a guarantee? + Yes, 1-year workmanship guarantee in writing on all edging and kerbing installations, the same as our driveway surfacing. Related Services ## Other surfaces we install across the North East. [ ### Block Paving Hard-wearing, classic kerb appeal with crisp detailing. Learn more ](/services/block-paving)[ ### Tarmac Driveways Smooth, durable tarmac laid with precision edging. Learn more ](/services/tarmac-driveways)[ ### Drainage Solutions SuDS-compliant drainage so water never sits or pools. Learn more ](/services/drainage) Where We Work ## Edging & Kerbing installed across the North East. Durham-based, on the road across the region every week. - [Durham](/areas/durham) - [Washington](/areas/washington) - [Sunderland](/areas/sunderland) - [Gateshead](/areas/gateshead) - [Bishop Auckland](/areas/bishop-auckland) - [Darlington](/areas/darlington) - [Newcastle](/areas/newcastle) - [Hartlepool](/areas/hartlepool) - [Middlesbrough](/areas/middlesbrough) ## Ready to start your edging & kerbing project? Free site survey. Written estimate. No pressure, ever. Backed by 20+ years' experience and a 1-year workmanship guarantee in writing. [Get My Free Estimate](/contact) [07447 196136](tel:+447447196136) ![Driveways North East](/assets/logo-mow4HEr4.png) Resin bound and block paving specialists serving homeowners across the North East. Over 20 years' hands-on experience. 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