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Dropped Kerb Contractors Mansfield - Kerb Dropping Specialists

Braddd Gill
Braddd Gill
17 August 2023
Fantastic company. Dave was really helpful from the beginning and answered all my questions. I had 8 kerbs dropped and i’m so pleased with the end result. Thank you.
john dawkins
john dawkins
14 August 2023
I would recommend this company to anyone. From the first phone call to the completion of the removal of 5 kerbstones and replacing with new dropped kerbstones it was done quickly and the finish was done to a high standard.
Bonnie Chan
Bonnie Chan
29 July 2023
Efficient and excellent work. They are professional.
Kieran Ursell
Kieran Ursell
22 June 2023
Great service from start to finish for my dropped kerb, Dave was quick to reply, communication great, very fast and smooth process. Would definitely recommend to others :)
Ayaiz Sharif
Ayaiz Sharif
14 June 2023
Very efficient, and Dave who manages process excellent
Les Pike
Les Pike
27 May 2023
Work was carried out efficiently and to the highest standard. The staff were courteous and very friendly and I would recommend this company highly.
Saadatu Ladan
Saadatu Ladan
15 March 2023
Great job! Professional, polite, and work finished in a timely manner and high standard. Definitely recommend.
Teona Highton
Teona Highton
20 February 2023
Affordable and definitely competitive prices for dropped kirbs. Would recommend 👍
RICHARD KIRKHAM
RICHARD KIRKHAM
5 January 2023
Very quick and efficient service.

We are fully licenced and insured drop kerb contractors, partnering with the local council and Highways Authority to carry out every job in compliance with all essential regulations.

In most cases you don’t need to apply for anything from the council, we take care of all of that for you. We will submit the application and you will receive an email from the council on approval.

A dropped kerb will be required in order to drive on your property.

Access to a highway must be made from a residential or commercial driveway.

It allows vehicles to cross the pavement from the road to a driveway and it is a legal requirement to have one if you want to drive across the pavement onto your property.

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A kerbdrop is an easy way to increase your property’s access and reduce parking conflicts.

The law regarding driveway access states: If you plan to drive a vehicle over the footway into your driveway off a highway, then you will need a vehicle crossover.

If you do not, it is illegal to drive on the footway. If you do not, you must not drive over the footway. If you do so, you are breaking the law and enforcement action might be taken to prevent such practice.

Pavement may need strengthening in front of property. In some cases, lampposts, manhole covers or other street furniture may have to be moved.

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Drop Kerb Specialists in Mansfield

For many people, parking outside their own home can be both a cause of stress and come at a financial cost if you need to buy a resident’s permit.

In certain urban areas, it can still be tricky to find a spot to leave your car near to home. Can I Legally Park on a Grass Verge?

If you plan to drive onto your property from the pavement, you must have a kerb dropped.

Any entry onto a public highway from a domestic or commercial driveway area should have a vehicle crossover.

Kerb dropping is the legal way for vehicles to cross pavements from a driveway to the road.

We have many years of experience putting in drop-kerbs and applying for appropriate planning permission. We have many years experience in installing drop kerbs and applying for the relevant planning permission. We are able to work in partnership with your local county council to install a drop kerb whilst complying with all necessary regulations.

Either you can ask your local council about approval for a dropped-kerb near your property or we can file a formal application to your local authority.

We are members the Streetworks Qualifications Register. We are members of the Streetworks Qualifications Register (SWQR). The SWQR holds details of qualified operators who have gained the proper qualifications in regard to the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991, which is necessary for any provider excavating a highway.

We are focused on delivering products that work the first time. We ensure long-lasting, affordable solutions by investing in top quality equipment and materials.

We take pride in our excellent workmanship and customer care. Every job we do is done to the highest quality standards.

Our team can check out your site to carry out a free no-obligation survey. Our staff can check out your site to perform a free no-obligation survey. This allows our surfacing contractors to fully understand your requirements and offer an accurate and competitive quote.

Local Kerb Dropping Contractors

With the huge rise in demand for parking off-street, more people are putting down kerbs to have a car at their property’s front.

Direct Line Home Insurance found that off-street car parking is considered a good feature that can increase a property’s value. This, along with parking restrictions in many residential neighborhoods, has caused a drop in planning applications to kerb.

Although adding car parking space at the front of your house might increase its market value, there are other factors to consider. For example, flooding is a serious concern.

If you replace a front yard with hard standing, rain cannot absorb into the ground. This collective action increases the risk of flooding as more people take it. It’s important to plan for drainage.

If you intend to drop the curb in front of your property, to permit a car on the pavement to pass it, permission is usually required. The reason is that pavement might need reinforcement to carry the weight of vehicles and protect the pipes and cables below. It’s also necessary to ensure that there is no safety risk to motorists using the new access.

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To find out if your application is required, contact your local government. The cost of applying will depend on where you live.

If you are granted permission, you need to find a local expert to do the work.

It is definitely not something you can do yourself. There will be requirements that service providers must fulfill. Some will limit you to using their approved contractors. Others allow you use your own as long as they meet the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 requirements. The council may charge an additional fee to conduct highway assessments in these cases. Contact us or check Our FAQ’s for more information.

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Mansfield Vehicle Crossover Experts

But first it’s worth establishing if permission is likely to be given. Below is a checklist of points to consider. If any among these criteria is not met, planning permission is likely to be denied:

  • Your front garden needs to be big enough for you to park your vehicle entirely on your property.
  • The kerb needs to be at least 4.8 m from the front of your house; or 6m if the parking spot is in front of a door or garage.
  • The parking area must be at least 2.4 m wide.
  • The suggested access to your property must be more than 10m away from a road junction; 15m away from busy junctions or on primary roads.
  • It has to be at least 1.5 m away from street lights and various other street furniture.
  • It must meet visibility guidelines; this depends upon the type of road.
  • Appropriate drainage needs to be provided to take the excess surface water.
    The extraction of tree roots must be avoided.
  • The slope from your property to the road must not be too steep.
  • Lastly, you as the homeowner must agree to the kerb being dropped; for instance, a renter can not apply on their landlord’s behalf.

We Install Driveways Too!

If you need a dropped kerb you probably need a driveway too.
We can give you a quote for:
Resin Drives
Tarmac Drives
Concrete Drives
Block Paving Drives
Imprinted Concrete

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Q and A’s

Prices will vary depending upon your location, pavement width, number of kerbs to drop, and whether you want to extend an old dropped kerb. While some councils and contractors offer extended dropped kerbs for free, others charge as much as £1800. The actual job usually takes between 1 and 2 days.

Highways Act 1980 Section 184 states that it is an offense to drive a vehicle on a footway or verge if there isn’t a proper vehicle crossing. These are the physical lowering (or dropping) of the kerb and permission to allow vehicles to cross on the public footway.

You will need to reduce five kerb sections for an average driveway. You will need to obtain permission from your local Council as highway authority, assuming that the Council owns the road and footpath. You might not be granted permission by the Council, whether it is a roads authority, planning authority, or both.

A dropped curb is the area where the vehicle crosses over from the road to the property’s rear. It is often a driveway with dropped kerbs.

Parking a vehicle fully or partially across a dropped kerb is classed as an obstruction and either the police or local council can enforce the contravention. … As ridiculous as it may seem, you can be issued a PCN for parking across your own dropped kerb

Parking across a dropped curb is a parking offense that can lead to a Penalty Fee Notice. This means that if you park on top of a dropped brick, you are guilty of an offence.

A car spot will add extra value to your home, but it will vary depending on where you live. Also, you must apply for a drop kerb to your property.

There must be at least 10 metres between the entrance to a junction or sharp corner and the location of the proposed vehicular access. No part of a vehicle parked within your property may overhang the pavement or road.

To allow a car on the pavement to cross it, you will need permission. Because vehicles can cause damage to the pavement, or to any pipes or cables under it, the pavement may need reinforcement.

A dropped kerb will be required if your plan is to drive your vehicle over the footway in your driveway, off a highway. You cannot drive on the footway if you don’t have a dropped curb. If you do, you will be in violation of the law. Enforcement action may be taken to stop you from doing so.

A local authority registered dropped kerb contractor can make it so much easier. They will submit all the necessary applications and they are usually able to push through quickly since they have a track record with the council.

We have extensive experience installing drop kerbs as well as applying for planning permission.

If you want a drop kerb, we will visit your property, take the necessary measurements, and check whether there are public utilities.

We are approved by the local authority and can collaborate with the county council to place a dropped curb.

Contact us today for a free quote! in Nottingham or Mansfield

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Assuming that your road and footpath are owned by the Council, you’ll need to get permission from the local Council. Planning permission will be required for trunk roads, principal roads, and classified roads (class A, C, or B) that are located outside the property.


To create a new vehicle access port or to expand an existing one, the average drop kerb cost for a vehicle access point is £1,500. Based on the amount of work required, you should factor in a planning fee between £50-£400.


No. In order to obtain their approval, you will need to pay the initial application fee for council street works licence. You must then pay the contractor upon completion of the job.


No. A majority of local authorities will give permission to a contractor or list of approved contractors to help you choose. Only SWQR-registered contractors will be permitted to work on the project at your local council.


Yes, planning and working closely with a contractor is necessary to construct one. But it is worth it. A dropped kerb that gives access to a driveway will add value to any property.


It is a crime under the Highways Act for anyone to cross a street in a vehicle where the pavement has not been dropped.

According to the Highway Code, parking across driveways is an offense. It’s also illegal to park on top of dropped kerbs. The local authority will determine the penalties for parking along driveways or alongside dropped kerbs.


A Penalty Fee Notice (PCN), can be issued to any vehicle found parking in front or near a pedestrian- or shared-drop kerb. For the Council to enforce this, a report of improper parking is not required. However, a report will be received.

Land Registry title plans generally do not show roads, pavements, or grass verges that aren’t within a building or parcel. Common law does not presuppose that property facing onto a road is the owner of the paving, grass verge, and road to its midpoint.


A rented council house can have a drive. The rules are the same for all properties. Before you do anything, however, you will need to obtain additional permission from your local Housing Officer.

You will need permission from your local highways department. The results may vary depending on your location and the policy of your council.


Obstructing a drop kerb with a vehicle is considered an offence and can be enforced by the police or local council. The resources of a given authority will determine which offences are most likely to be dealt with.


Unfortunately, there isn’t any law that gives you the right to park in an area other than your own. So long as you’re not violating any Highway Code laws car owners are allowed to park wherever they want.

It is a crime to block a highway under the Highways Act 1980 without permission from the local highway authority. Residents are not allowed to place cones on the highway without permission. Residents are not permitted to place cones on public highways. They are meant for traffic passing and repassing, and not for private use.|
Highways Act 1980 makes it a crime to obstruct a highway without permission from a local highway authority. They prohibit residents from placing cones on highways. The public highways are for passing and repassing traffic and not for private residents.|
Highways Act 1980 states that it is illegal to obstruct highways without permission from local highway authorities. They don’t allow cones to be put on the highway by residents. Public highways are only for the passage and repassing and not for the private use by residents.|
Highways Act 1980 provides that obstruction of the highway is punishable by imprisonment. Residents cannot place cones on the highway without their permission. Public highways can only be used for passing and repassing traffic. Residents cannot use them for their private purposes.}

You don’t need to apply to planning permission to replace more than 5m2 of your garden with paving. However, you must ensure that the surface is permeable and that water is collected and directed towards a permeable area. Planning permission is required if the surface does not meet these criteria.

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