Dropped Kerb Installers

Dropped kerb allows vehicles cross the pavement between the road and driveway. To find out more, enter your postcode.

The kerb height is reduced and the path strengthened to support the vehicle's weight. This will ensure that the path and any pipes below it are not damaged.

The crossing is accessible to all users and is part of the highway. The crossing is maintained by us. Please include a copy of your planning permission if your local council agrees that you need permission.

If they advise that planning permission doesn't need, we will require confirmation. As part of your application to drop a kerb, please include a letter or email from the borough/district council.

Once you have been granted permission you can use any contractor to do the works, so long as they still hold it:

kerb dropping

Prices will vary if you want to drop off a kerb in order to provide domestic vehicle access. You will need to check the policy of your local municipality and where you are located. You will need to apply to have the kerb removed from the pavement, which usually belongs to your local council. You will need to pay a non-refundable application fee, approximately PS70-PS100, to your local council.

For most work, you will need to use approved contractors, which can often be for a fixed fee. However, you may be able to hire your own contractor or do it yourself if permission is granted by some council authorities.

Although each local council may charge a different amount for dropping a curb, the average cost of the entire job is around PS800 to PS1200. There are many other factors that will affect the price, such as the location and size of the pavement. tag

The average kerb removal job requires the removal of around 3-7 stone kerbstones. Prices will vary depending on several factors.

It depends on the length and complexity of your job, how many people you have working on it, and how long it takes to drop the kerb. This is why it takes anywhere from 3 days up to a full week to drop one kerb.

Your local council will inspect the area before you can begin the job. The inspection usually costs between PS180-PS220. The council will then approve the area and work can be started. When dropping a brick, there may be additional charges.

Your location will play a major role in determining the cost of the job. Each council will charge a different fee for application fees, which can range anywhere from £50-£350.

The footpath width and the number required to drop the kerbs will impact the dropped kerb price. The cost of dropping 2 kerbs from a pavement below 2m is as low at £300. But, the cost to drop 7 on a 3-3.5m pavement will cost you up to £1520. The cost of the job will depend on the size and number of kerbs that need to be dropped. tag

Drop kerb

The access across the pavement and the dropped kerb do not belong to your land. They cannot be used for parking vehicles. Obstructing or overhanging the public footway is a violation.

The existing dropped kerb will not be renewed simultaneously when you request an extension. Additional costs will apply if the entire area is to be renewed. Please contact us prior to submitting your request.

Kerbs cannot be dropped unless you apply through us. You must not do the work yourself.

For more guidance, before you submit an application, please refer to the pre-application advice page.

The kerb is lowered to the normal height, and the path is strengthened in order to support the vehicle's weight. This is necessary to prevent damage to the path or any pipes below it.

To find out if you require planning permission for a dropped curb, contact the planning department of your local council.

drop down kerb

A vehicle crossing ("dropped Kerb") is an authorized vehicle crossing that allows you to safely and easily access your property when you use a car or another domestic vehicle. To prevent damage to pavement, pipes or cables beneath them, kerbs are dropped to their normal height.

Anyone looking for a vehicle crossover must use one if our contractors and go through our application process. All contractors have to go through a selection, which allows us the ability to assess their suitability for these types of works. It also means that there is a contractual structure in place to protect all parties.

If you want to do a bigger scheme, which involves vehicle crossovers, than just one access, contact our Transport Development Planning Team. They have a separate process.

It is an offense to perform any work on the footway, without our express permission. Vehicle crossings that are not authorized by us will result in the footway becoming unsafe and putting the safety of those who use it at risk. We take seriously our obligation to maintain our highways, and to protect them from damage, if necessary through legal action. More In-Depth

dropped kerb contractors

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A dropped kerb will be installed if your car is parked on your driveway. However, you should have one. It's illegal to drive across a pavement if it doesn't. Normal pavements can't withstand the extra weight of a car, and utilities beneath could also be affected by the added load. dropped kerb sheffield

The average contractor will remove 5 kerb stones per drop. The size of the stones will affect the contractor's ability to remove them. The contractor replaces them with two dropper kerbstones. One right-handed, and one left-handed, to cover the gap between the full and the dropped kerbs. Be aware that the distance covered with the dropped kerbstones should not be less than the driveway width. However it is possible for them to cover more depending upon the pavement size. A dropped kerb can be used to provide disabled access. It should not exceed the width of a garden gate.

The proposed dropped-kerb must be placed at least 10m distance from a road junction, and 15m away major roads. This is done to avoid road safety hazards while you are driving into or out of your driveway. vehicle crossover sheffield

To protect underground utilities from damage, you must be capable of strengthening the pavement. A typical pavement isn’t built to withstand the weight of a car. To prevent subsidence and protect underground utility lines, part of the dropped kerb’ work is to reinforce the pavement.

Dropped kerbs can be a great addition to your property. Many of these benefits have been discussed before. We'll show them all in this section, so you can experience them all.

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You must meet a few standards before you can begin the process of creating a drop kerb. These requirements are necessary if you intend to buy a drop kerb, also called a crossover. Dropped kerbs can be used to access vehicles and park in residential or commercial properties. All guidelines are respected in the execution of our work. Cotswold Kerbing offers 10 million Public Liability Insurance. Our staff is trained in highways regulation. We also offer Lawful developments Planning and Home owner planning services, which take the hassle out obtaining your dropped Kerb.

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