County Antrim · Northern Ireland
Dropped kerb applications in Larne
Need a dropped kerb in Larne? We help with the application to DfI Roads, measure your frontage to their standard and get your drive ready for the new crossing.
- Guide price
- about £1,000–£2,500 per crossing, set by DfI Roads
- Postcodes
- BT40
- Survey
- Free, no obligation
What dropped kerb applications involve
A dropped kerb, or vehicle crossover, is a lowered section of kerb and strengthened pavement that lets a car cross the footway to reach a driveway. It needs consent from the highway authority (your council in England, Wales and Scotland; DfI Roads in Northern Ireland), and the work in the pavement is done by that authority or a contractor it approves.
Groundwork prices in Larne depend on what is found below the surface, so the survey looks closely at ground conditions, access and drainage. Plots around Larne are often generous, so turning areas and longer runs of edging are part of many quotes.
In Larne we can price work such as fitting setts or steel edging around a new drive, setting a channel drain across a garage entrance and preparing a drive to meet a new dropped kerb. More about dropped kerb applications.
Prices for dropped kerb applications in Larne
Prices in Northern Ireland are below the UK average. These are guide ranges including VAT; your quote follows a free survey.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Dropped kerb applications | about £1,000–£2,500 per crossing, set by DfI Roads |
| Driveway drainage and soakaways | £45–£95 per linear metre |
| New resin driveways (full dig-out) | £65–£105 per m² |
Based on Northern Ireland rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Larne
A dropped kerb always needs consent from DfI Roads, whether or not the driveway itself needs planning permission. A new access onto a classified road can need planning permission as well.
General information for Northern Ireland, not legal advice.
Weather and working days
Northern Ireland has frequent rain spread through the year, so laying days are planned around dry spells and permeable builds make sense. Laying days in Larne are confirmed close to the date, because rain and cold stop resin curing properly.
How it works
The steps are simple: guide price, free survey, written quote with a fixed price once the specification is agreed, then a date that suits you and the weather.
Dropped kerb applications in Larne: questions
How soon can you survey in Larne?
Call 0800 088 6341 or use the quote tool and we will offer survey dates. Surveys are free and run all year.
Is the price fixed for Larne jobs?
Yes, once the scope and specification are agreed in writing. If hidden ground conditions turn up, we explain and agree any change with you before doing extra work.
What postcodes do you cover around Larne?
We cover BT40 and the surrounding districts, including Carrickfergus and Newtownabbey.
Dropped kerb applications near Larne
- Carrickfergus 9.3 mi
- Newtownabbey 13.6 mi
- Belfast 18.0 mi
- Antrim 18.2 mi
- Ballymena 18.3 mi
Other services in Larne
- Resin bound driveways
- Resin bonded driveways
- Resin over tarmac and concrete
- New resin driveways (full dig-out)
- Permeable SuDS driveways
- Driveway extensions and widening
- Resin patios
- Resin garden paths
- Resin steps
- Accessible resin ramps
- Excavation and sub-base
- Driveway drainage and soakaways
- Driveway edging and borders
- Resin driveway repairs
- Resin driveway cleaning
- Resin driveway restoration
- Commercial resin surfacing
Free survey · itemised quote
Book a free survey in Larne
We cover BT40 and nearby. Tell us about your project and we will be in touch to arrange a visit.
- Base, edging and drainage priced line by line
- Real blend samples shown in daylight
- Price fixed in writing once the spec is agreed
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