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Concrete landscape curbing is a border poured on site to separate planting beds from lawn. If you are comparing quotes, the useful number is the total installed price for your measured layout, with the finish and preparation clearly described. A per-foot number alone does not tell you whether two contractors are quoting the same work.
What Does Concrete Curbing Cost?
Above the Lawn Services does not publish a fixed per-foot rate or project minimum. Jake measures your beds and reviews the work before quoting. We serve Manhattan, New Lenox, Frankfort and Mokena, Illinois. This guide explains what changes a quote; it is not a price list or an estimate for your yard.
Start with your address, the beds you want edged, photos of the existing border and whether you want plain, colored or stamped curbing. Then request a free on-site curbing quote.
What Changes the Price?
| Factor | What to confirm |
|---|---|
| Measured linear feet | The length along every planned bed edge and tree ring, including curves. |
| Profile, color and stamp | Which finish is included and what a different option adds to the same layout. |
| Existing edging | Whether removal and disposal of plastic, metal, brick or old concrete are included. |
| Ground preparation and access | How slopes, roots, narrow access and the current bed condition affect the work. |
| Curing and sealing | What is included, care instructions and when the area can be used again. |
| Other landscaping | Separate the curb from new rock, mulch, plants, bed reshaping or LED lighting. |
An approximate measurement helps with planning, but lawn area is not a substitute for bed-edge length. Two homes with similar lawns can have very different amounts of curbing.
Compare the Same Scope
A border around existing beds and a full landscape renovation are different purchases. For example, our featured stamped-curbing project included removing overgrown bushes and old red rock, replacing the old curb, and adding blue-gray rock, plants and accent boulders. That project cannot be used as a curbing-only price comparison.
See the actual transformation in our before-and-after curbing projects. The gallery also shows a front-yard renovation and an arborvitae privacy planting with a stone bed and curb border. These are Above the Lawn jobs; individual project prices and addresses are not published.
- Border only: identify the edge to be replaced and what stays in the bed.
- Border plus bed refresh: specify new rock or mulch and any plant changes.
- Full renovation: agree on removal, new bed shape, materials, plants and curbing together.
Concrete vs. Plastic, Metal and Paver Edging
| Option | Why consider it | Tradeoff to consider |
|---|---|---|
| Poured concrete | A defined decorative border shaped on site, with color and texture options. | Harder to relocate if you change the bed; concrete can crack. |
| Plastic | An option for a smaller materials budget and a flexible bed line. | Quality and installation matter; exposure can cause deterioration. |
| Metal | A narrow, understated border with flexible layouts. | Check the product's edge design, installation depth and fit for your site. |
| Individual brick or pavers | A segmented look that can coordinate with nearby paving. | Joints can need weed maintenance; compare preparation and installation scope. |
| Cut soil edge | No installed border material and an easy layout to change. | The edge needs periodic recutting to keep its shape. |
No edging makes a bed maintenance-free. Cooperative Extension explains that there are advantages to several edging methods and that grass can still spread by seed even with a border. Its guidance on keeping grass out of beds and comparing edging materials provides useful background. Your soil, chosen product and installation still matter.
Our landscape edging service focuses on poured concrete. If you want a bed line you can move frequently, discuss that before choosing a poured border.
Questions to Ask Before You Book
- What bed layout, footage, profile, color and texture does the quote cover?
- Does the total include old edging removal, disposal, preparation and sealing?
- How will existing roots, drainage and nearby pavement affect the layout?
- How will the concrete be jointed, cured and protected after installation?
- When can people and equipment return beside the new border?
- Which care instructions and any warranty terms apply to this project?
A claim that concrete will never crack is not a useful promise. The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association explains that moisture, temperature, support and construction practices affect cracking. Preparation, joints and curing help reduce and control it. See its guide to cracking in concrete surfaces. That is general concrete guidance, not a curbing design specification or an Above the Lawn warranty.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does concrete landscape curbing cost per foot?
Above the Lawn Services quotes curbing after an on-site measurement. We do not publish a fixed installed rate because the footage, finish, removal work, access and preparation vary by yard. Ask for both the measured footage and the total installed price so you can compare the same scope.
How do I estimate the amount of curbing I need?
Measure along the proposed bed edge, including curves and tree rings, rather than using your lawn's square footage. A flexible tape or measuring wheel can help with a rough plan. Jake verifies the actual layout and footage during the free quote visit.
Is stamped concrete curbing the same price as a plain border?
Do not assume the prices are the same. Color, texture and the selected profile change the work involved. Ask for the options on the same measured layout so you can see what each finish adds to your own project.
Does concrete curbing crack?
It can. Concrete changes with temperature and moisture, and ground movement can also affect it. Preparation, curing and control joints help manage cracking but cannot guarantee a crack-free border. Ask your installer how the curb will be prepared, jointed and cared for.
Does curbing stop all weeds and grass from entering a bed?
No. A border helps define and separate the bed, but seeds can still reach the soil and some plants spread below an edge. Plan for normal bed maintenance whatever edging material you choose.
Who installs concrete curbing near Manhattan, Illinois?
Above the Lawn Services, founded by Jake Bogda, installs poured concrete landscape curbing in Manhattan, New Lenox, Frankfort and Mokena, Illinois. Call (815) 520-2558 or use the concrete curbing page to request a free on-site quote and see real before-and-after projects.
Get a Quote for Your Own Bed Layout
Above the Lawn Services installs concrete landscape curbing in Manhattan, New Lenox, Frankfort and Mokena, IL. Call (815) 520-2558 or request a free on-site estimate. Jake will review the footage, finish and project scope with you.
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