Dropped Kerbs in Kent

What Is a Dropped Kerb?

A dropped kerb, also known as a vehicle crossover, creates a suitable access point between the road and off-street parking at your property. The kerb is lowered and the crossover area is constructed so vehicles can pass between the highway and driveway without repeatedly mounting a standard raised kerb.

Dropped kerbs can also make the transition between the road and pavement easier for pedestrians, wheelchair users and people with pushchairs. For residential properties, however, their primary purpose is often to provide proper vehicle access to a driveway or newly created off-road parking area.

Professional Dropped Kerb Installation

Correct preparation is particularly important when constructing a vehicle crossover because the area needs to withstand regular vehicle traffic. Our extensive experience in surfacing and groundworks gives us the practical knowledge required to undertake the excavation, preparation and construction involved in creating a durable access.

We take a considered approach to each project, looking at the existing driveway, pavement, levels, access and surrounding conditions before the work is undertaken. Our aim is to provide a neat, practical finished result that works effectively with the driveway and the wider property.

Dropped Kerbs for New & Existing Driveways

Although our free dropped kerb offer is available with qualifying new driveway installations, we can also undertake dropped kerb work for existing driveways and properties where improved vehicle access is required.

If you are converting part of your front garden into off-road parking, widening an existing entrance or improving access to an established driveway, speak to our team about your requirements. We can assess the site and discuss the work involved based on the existing driveway, pavement and access arrangements.

Dropped Kerb Permissions & Requirements

A dropped kerb is more than simply lowering the kerbstones outside a property. Where a vehicle needs to cross a pavement or footway to access off-road parking, the vehicle crossover must meet the requirements of the relevant local authority and any necessary approval must be obtained before work proceeds.

This is important because the pavement and the ground beneath it may contain utilities and other infrastructure, while the completed crossover needs to provide suitable access without compromising the safety of pedestrians and other pavement users. The location of the proposed access, visibility, nearby street furniture, drainage and existing site conditions may also affect whether a dropped kerb can be installed.

Requirements can vary between local authorities, so property owners should ensure that the necessary permission is in place before installation. When discussing your driveway and dropped kerb project, we can assess the physical requirements of the site and the work involved in creating the vehicle access.

Complete Driveway & Vehicle Access Solutions

One of the advantages of choosing A&A Construction & Surfacing is the breadth of work we can undertake. Rather than arranging separate contractors for the driveway, groundworks and vehicle access, our team can provide a coordinated solution covering the key construction and surfacing elements of your project.

Our experience includes tarmac and asphalt surfacing, resin bound driveways, block paving, drainage and groundworks alongside dropped kerb installation. This allows us to consider your driveway as a complete project, from the preparation beneath the finished surface through to how vehicles enter and leave the property.

Dropped Kerb Contractors Across Kent

Based in Medway, A&A Construction & Surfacing undertakes dropped kerb, driveway and surfacing projects throughout Kent and the surrounding areas. We regularly work across Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham, Rainham, Strood, Sittingbourne, Maidstone, Gravesend and other locations throughout Kent.

With more than 25 years of industry experience, we are committed to providing professional workmanship, straightforward service and a high-quality finished result on every project we undertake.

Get a Free Dropped Kerb Quote

If you need a dropped kerb for your property, contact A&A Construction & Surfacing to discuss your requirements and arrange a free, no-obligation quotation. If you are also considering replacing or installing your driveway, ask us about our FREE dropped kerb with every qualifying new driveway installation.