Let’s talk
Tell us what you need.
- Your postcode and a few details
- New crossing, widening or driveway
- A conversation about your next step
DROPPED KERBS & VEHICLE ACCESS
A better way
into your home.
New dropped kerbs and wider vehicle access. Not sure where to start? We’ll help you understand the council process, plan your access and get a clear quote for the work we can carry out.
- New crossings & extensions
- Council application support
- Driveways & groundwork too
Berkshire · Buckinghamshire · Oxfordshire
Hampshire & Surrey — selected areas
YOUR FIRST STEP
Get your free quote.
Leave your details and we’ll contact you to arrange a site survey.
COMPLETED CROSSING · BASINGSTOKE
WE’LL WALK YOU THROUGH IT
Your new entrance.
Four clear steps.
You don’t need to become a highways expert. Here’s what happens, who makes the decisions and when the work can start.
Check the site
A survey before a construction quote.
- Parking space, levels and visibility
- Trees, drains and highway restrictions
- A written scope with separate charges
Get permission
The council makes the approval decision.
- Planning permission or confirmation, if needed
- Highway approval and relevant licences
- Check which contractors are permitted
Agree the works
Book once permissions are in place.
- Confirm who is carrying out each part
- Agree the date, access and specification
- Complete works and required inspections
Permission and installation are different stages. Council waiting times are shown in the guide below. We agree the construction schedule once the necessary approvals are in place. Where a council requires its own contractor, we explain that before quoting for any private driveway work.
A LITTLE HELP GOES A LONG WAY
Your next step,
made simple.
From your first question to a clear plan for your property, we’ll help you understand what’s involved.
- Advice specific to your property
- Construction and council fees explained
- No obligation to proceed
YOUR COUNCIL, WITHOUT THE CONFUSION
What will it cost?
How long will it take?
Start with your local authority. See council application charges, published waiting times and the rules that matter for your crossing.
Berkshire has six highway authorities. Elsewhere, your district council may handle planning separately.
Check your postcode on GOV.UK
A little clarity before you start.
Choose your council above to see its charges, published waiting times and the next step for your property.
- Council fees, explained
- Assessment waiting times
- Extra charges to plan for
These are council charges, not an installation quote. Fees can change and additional planning, permit or site costs may apply. We explain the relevant costs and contractor rules before you proceed.
MAKE MORE OF YOUR ENTRANCE
What would you
like to change?
A brand-new crossing, a little more room or a complete driveway. We’ll help you work out what’s possible for your property.
Every property is different. We’ll explain the council’s permissions and contractor rules, and separate construction costs from authority charges in your quotation.
LET’S GET YOU READY
A few details.
A much clearer plan.
You don’t need to know all the answers. Tick off anything you already have and we’ll help with the rest.
0 of 6 details ready
An optional preparation list, not an approval test. Ticks stay on this page only and aren’t sent with your enquiry.
Ready to chat? Request your surveyOUR WORK, CLOSE TO HOME
Real properties.
Practical improvements.
From a new vehicle crossing to a complete driveway, take a look at projects completed by our team.
CUSTOMER FEEDBACK
“John and the team made the drop kerb process a breeze. They sorted the initial inspection, licence application through to completing the works all in a timely and professional manor, thanks again.”
David C · Dropped kerb extension · RG2
Read the original review ↗UNDERSTAND YOUR QUOTATION
Know what’s included.
Before work begins.
A dropped kerb is more than lowering the kerbstones. The width and depth of the crossing, ground conditions, surfacing and any changes to drainage or street furniture all affect the cost.
Arrange a free site survey- The construction work
Excavation, suitable foundations, kerbing and finished surfacing as specified in your quotation.
- Council & application charges
Identified separately so you can distinguish authority fees from the installation price.
- Any site-specific work
Drainage, obstructions, utility alterations or additional driveway work discussed before being added.
BEFORE YOU GET STARTED
Your questions, answered.
Do I need permission for a dropped kerb?
You need the relevant highway authority’s permission to create or alter a vehicle crossing over a public pavement or verge. Planning permission may also be required, depending on the road and property. We can help you understand the application route, but the council makes the approval decision.
Can any property have one?
Approval depends on the site. Parking depth, visibility, distance from junctions, trees, street furniture, utility apparatus and drainage can all matter. A site assessment helps identify these issues before you commit to construction.
How much will my dropped kerb cost?
We provide a written construction quote after assessing your property. Council application and permit fees are separate unless your quotation expressly includes them. Choose your authority in the council guide above to see its published charges and any separate licence costs.
Can you widen my existing crossing?
We can assess an extension and explain your council’s contractor rules. An existing dropped kerb does not automatically give permission to widen it: the authority needs to agree the changes.
How long does the process take?
Council assessment and any planning requirements affect the overall timescale. Once approvals are in place, we agree an installation date and expected duration with you. We will not promise an approval date that is outside our control.
Can you install the driveway as well?
Yes. We can quote for a dropped kerb together with block paving, tarmac, resin, gravel or associated groundworks. The driveway layout, drainage and vehicle crossing can then be planned as one project.
READY FOR THE NEXT STEP?
Let’s plan
your dropped kerb.
Tell us about your property and we’ll help you understand the options, council requirements and the work we can quote for.
- A free site survey
Advice about your frontage and proposed access.
- A clear written quotation
Construction and council charges explained separately.
- No obligation to proceed
Understand your options before deciding.
YOUR FIRST STEP
Get your free quote.
Leave your details and we’ll contact you to arrange a site survey.
LET’S PLAN YOUR NEW ENTRANCE
It starts with your postcode.
Speak to us about a new crossing, a wider entrance or your complete driveway.