County Antrim · Northern Ireland
Dropped kerb applications in Lisburn
A new or wider vehicle crossing in Lisburn needs consent from DfI Roads. We prepare the drawings and photos, then time your drive to meet the new kerb level.
- Guide price
- about £1,000–£2,500 per crossing, set by DfI Roads
- Postcodes
- BT27, BT28, BT17
- 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.
Before quoting groundworks in Lisburn we check levels against door thresholds, look for shallow services and plan where spoil and materials will go. Lisburn has a broad mix of housing, from terraces near the centre to detached homes on the edges.
Across County Antrim, the projects we price include replacing failed edges that have started to crumble, digging out an old drive and building a permeable sub-base and setting a channel drain across a garage entrance. More about dropped kerb applications.
Prices for dropped kerb applications in Lisburn
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 |
| Permeable SuDS driveways | £65–£105 per m² |
| Driveway edging and borders | £20–£55 per linear metre |
Based on Northern Ireland rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Lisburn
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. We only lay resin on dry days with ground and air above about 5°C, so Lisburn jobs are booked with the forecast in mind.
How it works
Guide price first, then a free visit, then a line-by-line quote. Nothing is booked until you have the specification in writing.
Dropped kerb applications in Lisburn: questions
What postcodes do you cover around Lisburn?
We cover BT27, BT28 and BT17 and the surrounding districts, including Belfast and Newtownabbey.
Do I need planning permission in Lisburn?
Northern Ireland has its own permitted development order for houses, with conditions on hard surfaces and drainage: the simplest route is a surface that keeps rainwater within your boundary. A fully permeable resin bound build, with a porous base under it, meets that test.
Who approves dropped kerbs in Lisburn?
Dropped kerb consent comes from DfI Roads. We help with the application and get your drive ready to meet the new crossing.
Dropped kerb applications near Lisburn
- Belfast 6.7 mi
- Newtownabbey 10.7 mi
- Antrim 15.1 mi
- Carrickfergus 16.2 mi
- Larne 24.2 mi
Other services in Lisburn
- 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 Lisburn
We cover BT27, BT28 and BT17 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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