Starting Prices by Curbing Style
Here is how the published starting prices break down by style:
- Basic installation: $1,800
- Premium or natural-stone style: $2,300
- Farmhouse brick: $2,500
These are the starting points for a concrete curbing installation project, not an included-footage allowance or an all-in quote. Longer runs, more detailed layouts, or harder-to-reach areas of the yard will move the final price above the starting figure.
What Changes Your Final Number

Two quotes with the same starting price can represent very different projects. The profile, finish, and scope you choose all affect the final cost:
- Mould profile: curbing is formed in a 3-inch low mould or a 5-inch HD mould, with the HD profile suggested for premium and natural-stone detail work.
- Finish selection: options include stamped and textured curbing, colored and stained edging, and natural stone and boulder-style borders, each with its own look and labor involved.
- Curb length and layout: straight runs price differently than curbing that wraps beds, islands, or tight corners.
- Site access: yards that are harder to reach with equipment or materials can add time to the job.
Reinforcement is also part of the construction. Each curb includes a stainless-steel cable that runs through it to help resist heaving and shifting over time, a detail worth comparing between quotes rather than a guarantee against all movement or cracking.
Why Outside Pricing Guides Don't Apply Here
It's tempting to search for a general Indiana price and assume it applies locally, but that can be misleading. For example, ProMatcher's South Bend cost report treats curb-and-gutter construction as a separate category from landscape curbing, and the entry is dated October 27, 2020 (ProMatcher). An old estimate for a different kind of project, even one with an Indiana label, is not a reliable stand-in for a current Southern Indiana curbing quote.
Industry sources outside Stryker Outdoor Solutions make a similar point: pricing commonly shifts with project size, pattern complexity, and site conditions, which is why an onsite look is recommended over a generic number (AE Landscape Borders). When comparing quotes, look past the headline price and compare profile, finish, prep, removal, cleanup, and reinforcement side by side.
From Estimate to Installation and Beyond

Custom projects receive a free written estimate after the property has been seen in person, so the starting prices above are a planning reference rather than a final number. Once a layout is set, installing a custom concrete curbing project generally takes anywhere from a few hours to a full day depending on length, with more complex layouts or connections to existing curb taking longer.
If timing matters for your budget, projects can also be phased, with color combinations retained and later additions matched as closely as possible when you're ready to add on. Beyond installation, resealing is recommended every two to three years to help protect the look of the curb, which is worth factoring into your longer-term budget alongside the installation cost.
Homeowners interested in the premium look can also review the natural-stone-style concrete borders option directly.
Get a Written Estimate for Your Southern Indiana Property

Starting prices are a helpful planning tool, but the only way to know your real number is a property-specific estimate. Stryker Outdoor Solutions serves Washington, Indiana and the surrounding Southern Indiana area and provides a free written estimate once your property has been seen. Call (812) 240-2605 to schedule a look at your yard and get pricing for your curbing style, profile, and layout.

