Dropped Kerb Installers

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

The kerb's height is decreased to accommodate the vehicle's load. 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.

We will need confirmation if they inform you that planning permission is not required. 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:

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The prices for dropping a kerb to allow domestic vehicle access will differ. It depends on where you live and what the policy of your local council. The local council usually owns the pavement so you will need to make an application to have it removed. You will need to pay a non-refundable application fee, to your local council.

Most cases will require you to hire one of the approved contractors by the council to complete the work. This is often for a fixed price. Some councils will let you choose your own contractor, or allow you to do the work yourself after permission has been granted.

You can also influence the cost by determining the size of the street, where you are located, and how many kerbs need to be dropped. dropped kerb bedworth

The average job for kerb drops involves removing between 3-7 kerbstones. However, the cost will vary depending upon many 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. A kerb can be dropped in 3 days to a week, depending on how complex the job is.

Before work can start, the local council will inspect the area. After the inspection and approval by the council, you can start the work. You should be aware that there are additional costs involved in dropping a curb.

Your location is one factor that can impact the job's cost. Each council has a different application fee. It can be anywhere from £50 to£350.

The footpath width and the number required to drop the kerbs will impact the dropped kerb price. 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.

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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 public footways is a crime.

The existing dropped kerb will not be renewed simultaneously when you request an extension. You will need to contact us before requesting an extension for the entire area.

Kerbs must be applied through us. This means that you cannot do the work on your own.

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. Without this, the path could be broken and pipes buried beneath it could be damaged.

Before you apply to us, please contact your local council planning department to find out whether you need planning permission for a dropped kerb.

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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.

If you are interested in a vehicle crossover, please use one of our approved contractors. Follow our application process. Each contractor must pass a selection procedure, which allows us check their suitability to carry out these works. It also means that there is a contractual structure in place to protect all parties.

Please contact our Transport Development Planning Team to discuss a more comprehensive scheme of work that involves a vehicle crossing. There is an additional process for this.

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

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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. The contractor placed two dropper stones at approximately the same level of the road, one right-handed one the other left-handed, to bridge the gap between full and dropped. The distance covered by the dropped stones must not exceed the driveway width. It may be greater depending on the pavement size. Another alternative is to make a drop kerb for disabled accessibility the same width as a personal gate.

The proposed dropped kerb must not be more than 10m away from a road junction or 15m from major roads. This is done to avoid road safety hazards while you are driving into or out of your driveway.

To protect underground utilities you need to be able to strengthen the pavement. A typical pavement isn’t built to withstand the weight of a car. The 'dropped-kerb' project involves strengthening the pavement to prevent subsidence, and protecting underground utilities.

A dropped kerb is a handy addition to your home. These benefits are all listed in this section.

You must meet a few standards before you can begin the process of creating a drop kerb. If you are intending to acquire a dropped kerb, or crossover as they're likewise understood, your front garden should satisfy the following requirements:

The following requirements must be met if you want to purchase a dropped kerb or crossover, as they are also known. 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 has 10 million Public Liability Insurance. All staff are trained according to the highways regulation. We offer Lawful development Planning and Homeowner Planning application services to help you get your dropped kerb.

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