County Londonderry · Northern Ireland
Dropped kerb applications in Coleraine
A new or wider vehicle crossing in Coleraine 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
- BT52, BT55, BT56
- 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 Coleraine we check levels against door thresholds, look for shallow services and plan where spoil and materials will go. Many homes in Coleraine have existing tarmac or block drives that can be assessed for an overlay or a rebuild.
Projects we quote in and around Coleraine include digging out an old drive and building a permeable sub-base, fitting setts or steel edging around a new drive and setting a channel drain across a garage entrance. More about dropped kerb applications.
Prices for dropped kerb applications in Coleraine
Guide prices for Coleraine 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 |
| Resin over tarmac and concrete | £40–£60 per m² |
| Driveway extensions and widening | £65–£105 per m² |
Based on Northern Ireland rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Coleraine
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. If the weather turns on the day, we move the pour rather than risk a surface that will not cure.
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 Coleraine: questions
Is the price fixed for Coleraine 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.
Do I need planning permission in Coleraine?
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 Coleraine?
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 Coleraine
- Limavady 12.6 mi
Other services in Coleraine
- 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 Coleraine
We cover BT52, BT55 and BT56 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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