Dorset · England
Dropped kerb applications in Poole
Need a dropped kerb in Poole? We help with the application to your council as local highway authority, 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 the highway authority
- Postcodes
- BH15, BH14, BH17
- 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 Poole depend on what is found below the surface, so the survey looks closely at ground conditions, access and drainage. Poole has a broad mix of housing, from terraces near the centre to detached homes on the edges.
In Poole we can price work such as digging out an old drive and building a permeable sub-base, replacing failed edges that have started to crumble and fitting setts or steel edging around a new drive. More about dropped kerb applications.
Prices for dropped kerb applications in Poole
Prices in the South West are above 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 the highway authority |
| Resin bound driveways | £50–£130 per m² |
| Resin over tarmac and concrete | £50–£75 per m² |
Based on South West rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Poole
A dropped kerb always needs consent from your council as local highway authority, 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 England, not legal advice.
Weather and working days
The South West gets more rain than the east of England, especially on higher ground, so permeability and falls matter on every drive. Spring to autumn offers the most laying days in Dorset, but dry, mild winter days can work too.
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 Poole: questions
What postcodes do you cover around Poole?
We cover BH15, BH14 and BH17 and the surrounding districts, including Bournemouth and Christchurch.
Who approves dropped kerbs in Poole?
Dropped kerb consent comes from your council as local highway authority. We help with the application and get your drive ready to meet the new crossing.
How soon can you survey in Poole?
Call 0800 088 6341 or use the quote tool and we will offer survey dates. Surveys are free and run all year.
Dropped kerb applications near Poole
- Bournemouth 4.6 mi
- Christchurch 9.0 mi
- Weymouth 21.9 mi
Other services in Poole
- 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 Poole
We cover BH15, BH14 and BH17 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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