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Dropped Kerb Contractors Mansfield

Dec 31

Do you need a dropped kerb for your property? A kerb must be dropped if you are going to drive onto your land from the pavement. To gain access to the public highway, a vehicle must be capable of crossing a driveway from a commercial or residential area.


Kerb drops allow vehicles to cross the asphalt on the road to reach a driveway. Anyone who wishes to drive on your property must comply with this legal requirement.


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Kerb Dropping and Vehicle Crossover Specialists

Parking outside your home is a common cause of stress. There may be a fee for obtaining a permit. It can be difficult to find parking spots in urban areas. If you plan to drive onto your property via pavement, a dropped slab is necessary. If you have questions refer to our website Q and A's.


A residential driveway or commercial driveway must provide access to the public highway. It allows vehicles from a driveway to cross pavements. It is required to have one in order to drive on your land.

Local Kerb Dropping Contractors

A kerbdrop is an excellent way to make your property easier to access. It also helps to avoid people parking in your driveway. A driveway access law states that you must have a vehicle crossover in order to drive a vehicle up the footway into your driveway.

It is illegal to drive on footways if you don't comply. You may face prosecution if you violate the law.

It might be necessary for the pavement to be reinforced in front of the property. Moving lampposts, manhole covers and other street furniture may be required in many cases.

Mansfield Vehicle Crossover Experts

If you aren't sure if permission is required, please contact your local authority. Contact your local council to find out if you require planning permission. The cost of applying will depend on where you live.


If you are granted permission, you must find a local expert to complete the work.


It is not something you can do yourself. There are specific requirements that the council places on service providers. Some may restrict you to only using approved contractors. Others permit you to use their contractors provided that they comply with the New Roads and Street Works Act. Highway assessments by the council might incur an additional fee.


It's a great way for you to make your job easier. Because they are experienced with the council, they will file all of your applications and usually get them through quickly.


We have many years' experience installing drop-kerbs as well as applying for the necessary planning permission. We will visit you to measure your property, check for public utilities and determine if it is on a main street. Any other considerations necessary to obtain planning permission. We have plenty of experience here and other towns as well


We are an approved company by local authorities and can help your county council install a drop-kerb, while adhering to all regulations.

Call us anytime for a free quote. Contact details are on our website.