Drop Kerbs

Dropped Kerb Specialists in Bristol and the South West

A drop kerb, also known as a dropped kerb, is a kerb that’s been lowered in order to allow easy access to a pavement or a driveway. At R.E. Hill & Son, we have years of experience transforming regular kerbs into dropped kerbs through drop kerb installation.

The Highways Act 1980 specifies that it’s a violation to drive over the pavement if a drop kerb hasn’t been installed, meaning that it’s a necessity if you’ve converted a piece of land such as your front garden into a driveway.

We can offer drop kerb installation alongside driveway installations, ensuring your driveway is ready to use soon after installation. As a dropped kerb will also require a change in level of the pavement too, we also offer surfacing as part of our comprehensive dropped kerb service.

If you are installing a new driveway and require a kerb lowering, then you may require planning permission. If you are unsure, you can check if you need planning permission to see whether you’ll require it.

When Does My Property Require a Dropped Kerb?

There are a few scenarios in which a dropped kerb may be required at your property. They include:

If you are extending your driveway, you’ll need a drop kerb to gain access to the full driveway
If you need to drive over the pavement to your property, it’s a legal requirement to have full driveway access
Having a dropped kerb means other vehicles can’t obstruct your driveway
If you are creating an off-street parking space, then the kerb will need lowering
You may need to extend a drop kerb from a short one into a longer one to allow access for larger vehicles
Drop kerbs can also be used for easy pedestrian access

Dropped Kerbs for Homes and Businesses

Whether you require a dropped kerb at a residential or commercial property, at R.E. Hill & Son we’re able to offer an expert and efficient drop kerb installation service for your home or business.

As part of our comprehensive service, we offer a free no-obligation quote for your project, and use our years of experience to ensure that each project is completed to a high standard and in the agreed timeframe.

In addition to drop kerbs, we can offer this alongside a range of other services including driveway installation and road surfacing to ensure your construction project in Bristol or the South West is fully-complete.

About US

Why Choose R.E. Hill & Son for Your Dropped Kerbs?

At R.E. Hill & Son we have been building our reputation for the past 50 years. Our personalised approach to our services has allowed us to become the leading groundwork company in the Bristol area.

As a family-owned business, our reputation means everything. We ensure client expectations are met from the initial enquiry, all the way through to the delivery of our service and beyond. You can trust our drop kerb specialist contractors to provide an expert level of service.

Testimonial

What Our Clients Have to say

“ Very pleased with our new block paved driveway! Mike and his team laid brick paving with steps to our front and back doors and put in a dropped curb. Works were completed quickly and efficiently. We couldn’t be happier with the results and would highly recommend! “

“ I wanted my garden relevelled so i could have a nice patio, path & sun area. I couldn’t believe how fast they managed to do the job with minimal mess. Great friendly bunch of lads. I am very happy with their service and high quality aggregates that were supplied. “

“ Great company, helpful and considerate. Luke & Olly were fantastic and built us a beautiful new brick driveway in 4 days. They worked so efficiently together and did an amazing job. Super pleased. Would highly recommend. “

“ RE Hill have been amazing. We were desperate for aggregate for a building project. My enquiry was answered and was delivered within hours. They went above and beyond to get it dropped where was needed. I could not recommend this business enough. Thank you RE Hill. “

Drop Kerbs FAQS

What’s the Purpose of Dropping a Kerb?

A drop kerb is used when a vehicle is needed to cross a pathway to enter a driveway or any off-street parking for your property. It’s a legal requirement if a vehicle needs to cross over a pathway, between the road and a driveway.

How Much Does it Cost to Lower a Kerb in the UK?

The cost to lower a kerb will vary on multiple factors. It depends on whether you’re creating a new drop kerb or widening an existing access point. The price will also increase with the additional cost of planning permission. Contact our experts for a quote for kerb lowering for your property.

What can I do if Someone Parks Over my Dropped Kerb?

The initial steps should be to ask the owner of the vehicle that’s obstructing your driveway to move their vehicle. If they refuse or you are unsure where the owner of the vehicle is, the issue should be reported to the council who can penalise the owner with a penalty charge.

Do I Need Planning Permission for a Dropped Kerb?

It’s important to check if you need planning permission before lowering a kerb. Failing to do so may result in a large fine from the council. You’ll need permission if your property is divided into flats, if you own a listed building, and if the kerb will be installed on an A, B or C class road. Our experts can help you figure out whether your project will need planning permission.

Do I Need a Dropped Kerb for my Driveway?

You’ll need a dropped kerb for your driveway if you plan on driving across the desired area. It’s illegal to drive across a kerb that hasn’t been lowered, to access a property. If you are extending your driveway or creating an off-street parking space, then you’ll need a drop kerb specialist to lower the kerb.

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