Dropped Kerb Installers

Dropped kerbs allow vehicles to cross the road from the road to a driveway.

The normal height of the kerb is decreased and the path is strengthened so that it can support the vehicle's weight. The path and pipes that are below it can be damaged.

The crossing is part and parcel of the public highway. It is free for all to use.

If they inform us that planning permission is not needed, we will ask for confirmation. As part of your application to drop a kerb, please include a letter or email from the borough/district council.

Once permission has been granted, any contractor can be hired to perform the works for as long as they are licensed:

kerb dropping

The prices for dropping a kerb to allow domestic vehicle access will differ. You will need to check the policy of your local municipality and where you are located. You will need an application to drop the kerb. The pavement belongs usually to the local authority. The application fee is non-refundable.

The majority of cases require that you use one or more council-approved contractors to do the work. Most often, this is for a fixed amount. Some council authorities allow you to choose your contractor or even take it on yourself, but only after permission has been granted.

There are many other factors that will affect the price, such as the location and size of the pavement. Need More Info?

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

It can take up to a week to remove a kerb. This depends on many factors, including the size and complexity of the job and the number of people involved. A kerb can be dropped in 3 days to a week, depending on how complex the job is.

Your local council will inspect the area before you can begin the job. After the area has been approved by the council, work can begin. You should be aware that there are additional costs involved in dropping a curb.

Your location will play a major role in determining the cost of the job. The application fee charged by each council is different. They can vary from £50 to £350.

The cost of dropping kerbs will vary depending on how wide the footpath is and how many kerbs need to be removed. A job to drop 2 kerbs onto a pavement less than 2m can be as low as PS300, while a job that drops 7 kerbs onto a pavement with a 3 x 3.5m width can run up to £1520. As you can see the amount of kerbs required and how large the pavement is can have a significant impact on the final cost.

Drop kerb

The pavement access and the dropped kerb are not part of your land. They must not be used as parking spaces. Obstructing the public footway or overhanging it is a criminal offense.

The existing dropped kerb will not be renewed simultaneously when you request an extension. The entire area will need to be renewed. We can help you with this.

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's height is reduced to accommodate the vehicle's load. This will ensure that the path and any pipes below it are not damaged.

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

drop down kerb

Dropped kerbs, or authorised vehicle cross-overs ("dropped curb") allow you to gain access to your property quickly and safely using a domestic car or other vehicle. To prevent damage to pavement, pipes or cables beneath them, kerbs are dropped to their normal height.

All applicants for a vehicle-crossover must use one our contractors and follow our application procedure. Our contractors must go through a selection process to ensure their suitability for the work. It also means that there is a contractual structure in place to protect all parties.

Our Transport Development Planning Team can help you with a larger project that includes vehicle cross-overs.

It is an offense to perform any work on the footway, without our express permission. The footway will be at risk from unauthorised vehicle crossings. We take seriously our obligation to maintain our highways, and to protect them from damage, if necessary through legal action.

Dropped Kerb Contractors

Below is a list of trusted Dropped Kerb across the United Kingdom. To find Dropped Kerb in your area, please use the form above. Do you need advice or assistance with Dropped Kerb issues? Take a look at our latest information on this trade.

You will likely already have a dropped curb if you park your car in a driveway near your home. This will make it easier to get to the road. If you do not have one, it is illegal to drive on a pavement without one. Normal pavements can't withstand the extra weight of a car, and utilities beneath could also be affected by the added load.

The average contractor will remove 5 kerb stones per drop. The size of the stones will affect the contractor's ability to remove them. To replace them, the contractor inserts two dropper and kerbstones at the same height as the road. These kerbstones are one right-handed and one Left-handed. They span the distance between the full kerbs and the dropped ones. Keep in mind that the drop kerbstones cannot cover less than the driveway width. However, it might cover more depending on how large the pavement is. 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 not be more than 10m away from a road junction or 15m from major roads. This is to reduce road safety hazards when you enter or exit your driveway.

To protect underground utilities from damage, you must be capable of strengthening the pavement. An average pavement can't withstand the car load. Part of the "dropped kerb" work is to reinforce pavement to prevent subsidence.

Dropped kerbs can be a great addition to your property. Many of these benefits have been discussed before. You can find them all here.

To develop a drop-kerb, you must comply with certain standards. These requirements are necessary if you intend to buy a drop kerb, also called a crossover. Dropped curbs are required for vehicle access and parking spaces in residential and commercial buildings. All guidelines are adhered to in all our work. Cotswold Kerbing holds 10 million Public Liability Insurance. All staff have been trained in compliance with highways regulations. To make it easier for you to obtain your dropped kerb, we also offer Lawful Development Planning and Homeowner planning application services.

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