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Braddd Gill17 August 2023Fantastic 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 dawkins14 August 2023I 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 Chan29 July 2023Efficient and excellent work. They are professional.
Kieran Ursell22 June 2023Great 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 Sharif14 June 2023Very efficient, and Dave who manages process excellent
Les Pike27 May 2023Work was carried out efficiently and to the highest standard. The staff were courteous and very friendly and I would recommend this company highly.
Saadatu Ladan15 March 2023Great job! Professional, polite, and work finished in a timely manner and high standard. Definitely recommend.
Teona Highton20 February 2023Affordable and definitely competitive prices for dropped kirbs. Would recommend 👍
RICHARD KIRKHAM5 January 2023Very 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 kerb drop is a legal requirement if you want to drive over the pavement onto your property.
Any entry onto a public highway from a domestic or commercial driveway area should have a vehicle crossover.
Kerb dropping enables vehicles to cross the pavement from the road to a driveway and it is a legal requirement if you want to drive across the pavement onto your property.
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Putting in a vehicle access crossover can make a huge improvement to easy access your property as well as helping to make sure people do not park across your driveway.
The law regarding the access states: If you intend to drive a vehicle over the footway into your driveway off a highway, then you will need make these changes to your access.
If you do not, you must never drive over the footway. If you do this, you are breaking the law and enforcement action may be taken to stop such practice.
The pavement may require to be strengthened in front of the building, and in some cases, it may be necessary for lampposts, manhole covers and other street furniture to be relocated.
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Kerb drops, also known as vehicle access crossovers, are an alteration to the footpath. It entails lowering the kerb and preparing new foundations to the paving to enable a car to be driven onto the front area of a property.
The work involves lowering the kerbstones and strengthening the pavement to create a ramp, and must only be performed by an authorised company with Street Works Accreditation, and who have the necessary Public Liability insurance to comply with the local authorities requirements.
Vehicle access cross overs comprise normally of 3 or 4 dropped kerbs with a tapered or transition kerb on either side. The standard maximum total width at road level for a VAC is 3.6 metres (i.e. normally 4 kerbs).
Our team have many years experience in putting in drop kerbs and making an application for the relevant planning permission. We can work in conjunction with your local county council whilst abiding by all necessary regulations.
You can either apply to your local council for approval for kerb dropping outside your building or we can apply to your local authority in your place.
We are members of the Streetworks Qualifications Register (SWQR). The SWQR holds details of qualified operators who have gained the appropriate qualifications in relation to the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991, which is necessary for any provider excavating a highway.
We concentrate on delivering a service that gets it correct the first time. By buying high quality materials, equipment and processes, we make sure that we deliver sustainable and cost effective solutions that will last.
We pride ourselves on our outstanding workmanship and customer care and we make sure that each and every job is performed to the highest quality standards.
Our team can visit your site to carry out a free no-obligation survey. This allows our surfacing contractors to completely understand your requirements and offer an accurate and affordable quote.
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Church Warsop Kerb Dropping Contractors
The huge growth in demand for off-street parking has seen more and more people drop kerbs to establish car standing at the front of their homes.
Research by home insurer Direct Line shows that off-street parking is regarded by estate agents as a beneficial feature which adds value to a property. This, combined with increasing parking restrictions in lots of residential locations, has brought about planning applications increase greatly over recent years.
But while putting in car standing space to the front of your home can add value to your property, there are numerous things to take into consideration, not least environmental issues, and flooding is a major problem.
When you switch out a front garden with hard standing, rainwater can no longer absorb into the ground. As more and more households take this action, the collective effect severely increases the threat of flooding, so it’s essential to include drainage in your plans.
Planning permission is usually needed if you wish to drop the kerb outside your building to permit a car to cross the pavement. This is due to the fact that the pavement might need to be strengthened to take the weight of motor vehicles and help prevent them from damaging the surface or any water pipes or cables beneath. It is in addition to ensure the new access will never be a safety risk to other highway users.
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You can learn if you require planning permission by contacting your local council (you can identify the relevant council at the government website). How much it costs to apply will be dependent on your specific location.
If permission is given, you then you need to locate a local contractor to do the work for you.
It’s certainly not a DIY job as the council will have requirements that contractors must meet. Several will only permit you to use their endorsed contractors, while others make it possible for you to use your own, provided that they are certified to the requirements of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991, and hold public liability insurance. In this case, there might be an additional charge for highway inspections by the council.
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But first it’s worth establishing if permission is likely to be given. Below is a list of considerations. If any among these criteria is not really met, planning permission is very likely to be denied:
- Your front garden needs to be large 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 should be at least 2.4 m wide.
- The proposed access to your property should be more than 10m away from a road junction; 15m away from busy junctions or on major roads.
- It must be at least 1.5 m away from street lamps and other street furniture.
- It must meet visibility guidelines; this is dependent on the type of road.
- Appropriate drainage needs to be provided to take the excess surface water.
The extraction of tree roots should be avoided. - The slope from your home to the road must not be too steep.
- Lastly, you as the homeowner must consent to the kerb being dropped; for example, a tenant can not apply on their landlord’s behalf.
We cover all these local areas and lots more- Church Warsop & Market Warsop, Meden Vale, Warsop Vale, Cuckney, Spion Kop, Sookholme, Nether Langwith, Gorsethorpe, Kings Clipstone, Edwinstowe
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If you need a dropped kerb you probably need a driveway too.
We can give you a quote for:
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Q and A’s
Prices vary depending on where you live, how many kerbs are to be dropped and whether or not you wish to extend an already-dropped kerb. Some councils or contractors will provide an extended, dropped kerb at no charge. Others may charge up to £1800. The actual job usually takes between 1 and 2 days.
Highways Act 1980, Section 184 makes it an offense to drive a vehicle over a footway or verge where there is no vehicle crossing. They allow for the vehicle to cross the public pedestrian footway.
For an average driveway, you will probably want to lower five kerb sections. Assuming the Council owns the footpath and road, you will need to get permission from your local Council. The Council could refuse permission, as a roads authority, planning authorities, or both.
A dropped kerb is the sloped area where the vehicle crosses from the road to the front of the property. 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 absurd as it might sound, you can receive a PCN to park across your own dropped-kerb.
Parking across a dropping kerb can be a parking contravention that could result in a Penalty-Charge Notice being issued. This means that if you park on top of a dropped brick, you are guilty of an offence.
Adding a spot for a car will undoubtedly bring extra value to your property, but the amount will naturally depend on whereabouts you live. Keep in mind, however, that dropping a kerb on your property outside will require you to submit an application.
The distance between the entrance of a junction or sharp corner, and the proposed vehicular entry must not exceed 10 meters. The pavement or road must not be overhang by any vehicle that is parked within your property.
You will need to obtain permission to drop the kerb from your property so that a car can cross the pavement. This is because vehicles may cause damage to the pavement or pipes or cables below, and the pavement may need strengthening to support the load.
Dropped kerb is required if you plan to drive your vehicle across the footway from your driveway onto a highway. You must have a dropped kerb in order to drive your vehicle over the footway. If you do this, you may be charged with breaking the law.
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