Dropped Kerbs & Vehicle Crossovers
in Hemel Hempstead
A dropped kerb lowers the kerb so vehicles can cross the pavement safely — and it's a legal requirement for driving over a public pavement onto your property in most cases. Surfacing R Us installs dropped kerbs and vehicle crossovers in Hemel Hempstead for residential and commercial properties.
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Dropped kerb
What is a dropped kerb?
A dropped kerb, sometimes called a vehicle crossover, lowers the kerb at the edge of a driveway so vehicles can cross the pavement safely without damaging the kerb, pavement, or vehicle. It's a legal requirement for driving over a public pavement onto your property in most cases.
Surfacing R Us installs dropped kerbs and vehicle crossovers in Hemel Hempstead for residential and commercial properties.
Call 01442 353007Do you need permission for a dropped kerb?
In most areas, you'll need permission from your local council before a dropped kerb can be installed, since the work affects a public pavement and highway. Requirements, fees, and processing times vary by local authority, so we'd always recommend checking directly with your council for the specifics that apply to your property. You can find your council's application page at gov.uk/apply-dropped-kerb if you'd like to apply yourself.
We're happy to talk you through what's generally involved and advise based on what we see during a site visit, but the formal application itself is handled through your council.
Our dropped kerb installation process
A clear, four-stage process in Hemel Hempstead — from site visit to a neatly reinstated pavement.
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Site Visit
We assess your access point, the pavement, and any nearby obstructions such as drains or utilities.
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Advice on Next Steps
We talk you through what's likely to be involved, including permission requirements you'll need to confirm with your council.
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Installation
Once permission is in place, we carry out the dropped kerb work to the required standard.
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Reinstatement
The surrounding pavement and any affected areas are reinstated neatly on completion.
Need a free dropped kerb quote?
Call Surfacing R Us today on 01442 353007 in Hemel Hempstead.
Dropped kerbs for residential & commercial properties
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Residential Dropped Kerbs
If you're creating driveway access at a house, we install a dropped kerb that gives you safe, legal vehicle access without damaging the kerb or pavement. This often goes hand in hand with a new resin bond driveway or resurfacing project.
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Commercial Vehicle Crossovers
For commercial premises, a properly installed vehicle crossover supports safe access for deliveries, staff and customer vehicles. We can scope this alongside wider groundworks or civil engineering work if your project involves more than the crossover itself.
If your project also involves work on the road itself, our road surfacing service can be quoted alongside the dropped kerb installation.
One of Hemel Hempstead's leading surfacing contractors
Every member of our team has years of experience in road surfacing, driveways and paving. We use only the best materials, all our work conforms to British Standards, and it's fully guaranteed.
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Trusted & reliable experts
We're committed to delivering excellent customer service on every dropped kerb installation.
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Price promise
Our prices nobody can beat. And we mean nobody. We'll beat any like-for-like quote.
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No job too big or too small
Our teams can handle dropped kerb installations for single driveways through to larger commercial crossover projects.
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Highest quality materials
We take our reputation for quality work seriously.
How much does a dropped kerb cost?
Cost depends on your specific site, the width of the crossover, and any council fees that apply. We provide a free, no-obligation quote after a site visit so you have an accurate figure to work with, alongside whatever fee your council charges for the application itself.
Can I install my own dropped kerb?
Dropped kerb work usually needs to meet specific council standards and, depending on your local authority, may need to be carried out by an approved contractor. We'd recommend checking your council's requirements before starting any work yourself.
Do I need planning permission for a dropped kerb?
Most local authorities require permission for a dropped kerb, since it involves altering a public pavement and highway. Requirements vary by council, so it's best to check directly with your local authority for what applies to your property.
How long does dropped kerb installation take?
Once permission is in place, installation itself is usually completed within a day or two, depending on the scope of the work. We'll confirm a timescale as part of your quote.
A whole range of surfacing services for our Hemel Hempstead clients:
- Block Paving Driveways
- Car Park Resurfacing
- Car Park Surfacing
- Commercial Resin Bound Surfacing
- Commercial Tarmac Surfacing
- Groundworks Contractors
- Pothole Repairs
- Resin Bound Driveways
- Road Surfacing
We cover many other regions too:
- Dropped Kerbs Woking
- Dropped Kerbs Leatherhead
- Dropped Kerbs North Watford
- Dropped Kerbs Cheshunt
- Dropped Kerbs South Norwood
- Dropped Kerbs Hatfield
Outside Hemel Hempstead? Call 01442 353007 — we cover the following surrounding areas too:
Boxmoor, Latimer, Chesham Bois, Prestwood, Holmer Green
Get a dropped kerb quote
Call Surfacing R Us on 01442 353007 for a free site visit and quote, or get in touch through our contact page and we'll get back to you.