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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 necessity if you want to drive over the pavement onto your property.
Any access onto a public highway from a residential 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 intend to drive across the pavement onto your property.
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Installing a vehicle access crossover can make a significant improvement to accessing your property along with helping to make sure people do not park in front of your driveway.
The law pertaining to 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 not drive over the footway. If you do so, you are breaking the law and enforcement action may be taken to prevent such practice.
The pavement may require to be reinforced in front of the property, and sometimes, it may be necessary for lampposts, manhole covers and other street furniture to be relocated.
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Kerb drops, also called vehicle access crossovers, are an adaptation to the footpath. It involves 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 includes 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 requirements.
Vehicle access cross overs comprise normally of 3 or 4 dropped kerbs with a tapered or transition kerb on either side. The conventional maximum total width at road level for a VAC is 3.6 metres (i.e. normally 4 kerbs).
We have several years experience in installing drop kerbs and applying for the appropriate planning permission. We are able to work in partnership with your local county council whilst complying with all necessary regulations.
You can either apply to your local council for approval 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 information of qualified providers who have gained the proper qualifications in regard to the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991, which is essential for any contractor excavating a highway.
We concentrate on delivering a product that gets it correct the first time. By investing in high quality components, equipment and processes, we make sure that we deliver sustainable and affordable solutions that will last.
We pride ourselves on our outstanding workmanship and customer care and we make sure that every job is performed to the finest 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 needs and provide an accurate and competitive quote.
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Hall Green 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 properties.
Study by home insurer Direct Line shows that off-street parking is seen by estate agents as a desirable feature which adds market value to a residential or commercial property. This, coupled with escalating parking restrictions in many residential areas, has brought about planning applications increase greatly over recent years.
However while putting in car standing space to the front of your home might add market value to your property, there are many things to consider, not least environmental consequences, and flooding is a major issue.
When you replace a front lawn with hard standing, rainwater can no longer absorb into the ground. As increasingly more households take this action, the collective effect seriously increases the danger of flooding, so it’s essential to incorporate drainage in your plans.
Planning permission is normally called for if you wish to drop the kerb outside your property to allow a car to cross the pavement. This is due to the fact that the pavement might need to be reinforced to take the weight of motor vehicles and prevent them from damaging the surface or any pipes or cables below. It is in addition to ensure the new access will not be a safety risk to other highway users.
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You can find out if you need 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 be dependent on your location.
If permission is given, you then you need to find a local specialist to do the work for you.
It’s definitely not a DIY job as the council will have criteria that service providers must meet. Some will only permit you to use their approved contractors, while others make it possible for you to use your own, so 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 might be an additional charge for highway assessments by the council.
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However first it’s worth establishing if consent is likely to be given. Below is a checklist of points to consider. If any among these criteria is not met, planning permission is most likely to be rejected:
- Your front garden needs to be large enough for you to park your vehicle fully on your property.
- The kerb needs to be at minimum 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 should be at least 2.4 m wide.
- The suggested 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.
- Suitable drainage needs to be provided to take the surplus surface water.
The extraction of tree roots should be avoided. - The slope from your home to the road must not be too steep.
- Finally, you as the homeowner must agree 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- Hall Green & Commonside, Rosemaryhill, Dove Green, Selston, Allens Green, Hanstubbin, Inkerman, Selston Common, Woodnook, Skegness
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
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Q and A’s
Prices can vary depending upon where you are located, what width you have, how many kerbs need to be dropped, and whether you need to extend an existing drop kerb. Some councils or contractors will provide an extended, dropped kerb at no charge. Others may charge up to £1800. The job typically takes about one to two days.
The Highways Act 1980 – Section 184, makes it an offence to drive a vehicle across a footway, or verge, where there is no proper vehicle crossover. They include both the physical lowering of the kerb (the dropped kerb) and a permission to allow a vehicle to cross 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. The Council might decide not to grant permission, either as a roads authority or planning authority, or both.
Dropped kerbs are the areas where vehicles cross the road to reach the property’s front. This is most often a driveway with drop kerb.
Obstructing a drop kerb with a vehicle is an offense. It can be enforced by the police or local council. As absurd as it might sound, you can receive a PCN to park across your own dropped-kerb.
Parking across a dropped curb is a parking offense that can lead to a Penalty Fee Notice. You can be fined for parking on a dropped kerb if you don’t have permission.
Adding a spot for a car will undoubtedly bring extra value to your property, but the amount will naturally depend on whereabouts 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. You must ensure that no part of your vehicle is parked on the road or pavement.
If you plan to remove the kerb on your property and allow cars to cross the pavement, permission is required. This is because pavement may need to have additional strength to handle the vehicle’s weight, as well as protect any pipes or cables underneath.
A dropped kerb will be required if your plan is to drive your vehicle over the footway in your driveway, off a highway. If you do not have dropped kerb, you must not drive over the footway. You are violating the law and could face enforcement action.
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