Shropshire · England
Dropped kerb applications in Shrewsbury
Need a dropped kerb in Shrewsbury? 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
- SY1, SY2, SY3
- 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 Shrewsbury depend on what is found below the surface, so the survey looks closely at ground conditions, access and drainage. Shrewsbury has a broad mix of housing, from terraces near the centre to detached homes on the edges.
Typical projects we can quote for in Shrewsbury include fitting setts or steel edging around a new drive, replacing failed edges that have started to crumble and adding a soakaway so water stays on the property. More about dropped kerb applications.
Prices for dropped kerb applications in Shrewsbury
Prices in the West Midlands are close to 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 bonded driveways | £35–£100 per m² |
| Resin patios | £45–£120 per m² |
Based on West Midlands rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Shrewsbury
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 West Midlands is close to the UK average for rainfall, and much of the region sits on clay that holds water after wet spells. Spring to autumn offers the most laying days in Shropshire, but dry, mild winter days can work too.
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 Shrewsbury: questions
What postcodes do you cover around Shrewsbury?
We cover SY1, SY2 and SY3 and the surrounding districts, including Wellington and Telford.
Do I need planning permission in Shrewsbury?
In England, a new or replaced hard surface of more than 5 m² in a front garden is permitted development only if it is porous, or if rainwater drains to a lawn, border or soakaway within the property. A fully permeable resin bound build, with a porous base under it, meets that test.
Is the price fixed for Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury
- Wellington 9.9 mi
- Telford 12.9 mi
- Oswestry 16.4 mi
Other services in Shrewsbury
- 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 Shrewsbury
We cover SY1, SY2 and SY3 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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