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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 necessity if you want to drive across the pavement onto your residential or commercial property.
Any entry onto a public highway from a domestic or commercial driveway area must have a vehicle crossover.
Kerb dropping allows vehicles to cross the pavement from the road to a driveway and it is a legal necessity if you want to drive across the pavement onto your property.
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Installing a vehicle access crossover can make a significant improvement to easy access your property as well as helping to make sure people do not park across your driveway.
The law pertaining to the access states: If you intend to drive a vehicle over the footway in to your driveway off a highway, then you will need to 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 could be taken to prevent such practice.
The pavement may require to be strengthened in front of the property, and in many cases, it may be essential for lampposts, manhole covers and other street furniture to be moved.
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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 make it possible for 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 provider with Street Works Accreditation, and who have the necessary Public Liability insurance to fulfill the local authorities regulations.
Vehicle access cross overs consist 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).
We have several years experience in putting in drop kerbs and making an application for the appropriate planning permission. We are able to work in conjunction with your local county council while complying with all essential regulations.
You can either apply to your local council for permission for kerb dropping outside your property or we are able to apply to your local authority on your behalf.
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 contractor excavating a highway.
We focus on delivering a service that gets it correct the first time. By investing in 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 exceptional workmanship and client care and we make sure that each and every job is performed to the highest quality standards.
Our team can check out your site to perform 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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Cuckney Kerb Dropping Contractors
The massive growth in demand for off-street parking has seen a growing number of 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 seen by estate agents as a desirable feature which adds value to a property. This, coupled with increasing parking limitations in lots of residential locations, has brought about planning applications increase massively over recent years.
But while adding car standing space to the front of your home may add value to your property, there are numerous things to consider, not least environmental issues, and flooding is a major worry.
When you switch out a front garden with hard standing, rain can no longer soak into the ground. As more and more households take this step, the cumulative effect seriously increases the risk of flooding, so it’s essential to include drainage in your plans.
Planning permission is generally required if you wish to drop the kerb outside your property to enable a car to cross the pavement. This is due to the fact that the pavement may need to be strengthened to take the weight of vehicles and help prevent them from damaging the surface or any water pipes or cables below. 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 find out if you require planning permission by getting in touch with your local council (you can find the relevant council at the government website). How much it costs to apply will depend on your specific location.
If permission is approved, you then you need to find a local professional to perform the work for you.
It’s certainly not a DIY job as the council will have requirements that service providers must meet. Some will only allow you to use their approved contractors, while others make it possible for you to use your own, just as long as they are certified to the requirements of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991, and carry public liability insurance. In this case, there may be an additional charge for highway assessments 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 points to consider. If any one of these criteria is not met, planning permission is most likely to be turned down:
- Your front garden must be big enough for you to park your vehicle entirely on your property.
- The kerb must be at least 4.8 m from the front of your house; or 6m if the parking area is in front of an entrance or garage.
- The parking area must be at least 2.4 m wide.
- The proposed access to your property must 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 standards; this depends upon the type of road.
- Suitable drainage must be provided to remove the surplus surface water.
The extraction of tree roots must be avoided. - The incline from your home to the road must not be too steep.
- Finally, you as the home owner must consent to the kerb being dropped; as an example, a tenant can not apply on their landlord’s behalf.
We cover all these local areas and lots more- Cuckney & Church Warsop, Meden Vale, Nether Langwith, Market Warsop, Warsop Vale, Sookholme, Spion Kop, Gorsethorpe, Kings Clipstone, Edwinstowe
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If you need a dropped kerb you probably need a driveway too.
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Q and A’s
Prices will vary depending on the location and width of your pavement. Some councils or contractors will provide an extended, dropped kerb at no charge. Others may charge up to £1800. The entire job takes about 1 to 2 hours.
Highways Act 1980 Section 184, makes it a crime to drive a vehicle along a footway. They allow for the vehicle to cross the public pedestrian footway.
Five kerb sections will be required to make a driveway average. If the Council is the owner of the road or footpath, you will need permission from the Council. The Council may refuse to grant permission as either a roads authority or a planning authority, or both.
A dropped kerb is the sloped area where the vehicle crosses from the road to the front of the property. This is most often a driveway with drop kerb.
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. It doesn’t matter how absurd, you can be issued an NPCN for parking your vehicle across your 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 spot for a car can add value to your property. However, the exact amount depends on where you live. You will need to apply to get a dropped curb outside your property.
At least 10 metres must be between the location of the vehicular access and the entrance to any junction or sharp corner. No part of a vehicle parked within your property may overhang the pavement or road.
If you want to remove the curb from your property in order to permit a vehicle to cross the pavement, planning permission will usually be required. 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 must have a dropped kerb in order to drive your vehicle over the footway. Doing so is a violation of the law, and enforcement actions could be taken against you.
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