County Down · Northern Ireland
Dropped kerb applications in Bangor, County Down
A new or wider vehicle crossing in Bangor, County Down 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
- BT19, BT20
- 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 Bangor, County Down depend on what is found below the surface, so the survey looks closely at ground conditions, access and drainage. Homes in Bangor, County Down range from period properties to modern estates, each with its own drainage and access questions.
Across County Down, the projects we price include digging out an old drive and building a permeable sub-base, preparing a drive to meet a new dropped kerb and replacing failed edges that have started to crumble. More about dropped kerb applications.
Prices for dropped kerb applications in Bangor, County Down
Guide prices for Bangor, County Down are based on Northern Ireland rates, which are below the UK average. The written quote after your survey is the figure that counts.
| 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 Bangor, County Down
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. Surveys run all year; resin work itself waits for a dry day above about 5°C.
How it works
You start with a guide price, we visit to measure and check the site, you get a written quote, and we book the work for suitable weather.
Dropped kerb applications in Bangor, County Down: questions
What postcodes do you cover around Bangor, County Down?
We cover BT19 and BT20 and the surrounding districts, including Newtownards and Carrickfergus.
How soon can you survey in Bangor, County Down?
Call 0800 088 6341 or use the quote tool and we will offer survey dates. Surveys are free and run all year.
Do I need planning permission in Bangor, County Down?
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.
Dropped kerb applications near Bangor, County Down
- Newtownards 4.8 mi
- Carrickfergus 6.7 mi
- Newtownabbey 9.6 mi
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Other services in Bangor, County Down
- 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 Bangor, County Down
We cover BT19 and BT20 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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