Lothians · Scotland
Dropped kerb applications in Bonnyrigg
Planning off-road parking in Bonnyrigg? We check your frontage against the usual dropped kerb criteria, help with the application and build the drive to suit the crossing.
- Guide price
- about £1,000–£2,500 per crossing, set by the highway authority
- Postcodes
- EH19, EH18, EH24
- 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 Bonnyrigg depend on what is found below the surface, so the survey looks closely at ground conditions, access and drainage. Plots around Bonnyrigg are often generous, so turning areas and longer runs of edging are part of many quotes.
Typical projects we can quote for in Bonnyrigg include fitting setts or steel edging around a new drive, digging out an old drive and building a permeable sub-base and replacing failed edges that have started to crumble. More about dropped kerb applications.
Prices for dropped kerb applications in Bonnyrigg
For Lothian, where typical costs are a little below the UK average, these are the ranges we would expect before seeing your property.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Dropped kerb applications | about £1,000–£2,500 per crossing, set by the highway authority |
| Permeable SuDS driveways | £70–£110 per m² |
| Driveway drainage and soakaways | £45–£100 per linear metre |
Based on Lothian rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Bonnyrigg
A dropped kerb always needs consent from your council as roads 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 Scotland, not legal advice.
Weather and working days
Lothian is one of the drier parts of Scotland, but cold winters and frost make a well-drained, frost-resistant base important. We only lay resin on dry days with ground and air above about 5°C, so Bonnyrigg jobs are booked with the forecast in mind.
How it works
Get a guide price online, book a free survey, receive an itemised written quote, then agree a date. Most drives over a ready base are laid in a day.
Dropped kerb applications in Bonnyrigg: questions
How soon can you survey in Bonnyrigg?
Call 0800 088 6341 or use the quote tool and we will offer survey dates. Surveys are free and run all year.
Who approves dropped kerbs in Bonnyrigg?
Dropped kerb consent comes from your council as roads authority. We help with the application and get your drive ready to meet the new crossing.
Is the price fixed for Bonnyrigg 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.
Dropped kerb applications near Bonnyrigg
- Musselburgh 5.2 mi
- Penicuik 5.5 mi
- Broxburn 14.8 mi
- Livingston 16.3 mi
- Bathgate 21.0 mi
Other services in Bonnyrigg
- 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 Bonnyrigg
We cover EH19, EH18 and EH24 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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