South Glamorgan · Wales
Dropped kerb applications in Cardiff
A new or wider vehicle crossing in Cardiff needs consent from your council as local highway authority. 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 the highway authority
- Postcodes
- CF10, CF11, CF24
- 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 Cardiff depend on what is found below the surface, so the survey looks closely at ground conditions, access and drainage. Across Cardiff, many front drives are compact, so access, skips and parking for the crew are planned at survey.
Across South Glamorgan, the projects we price include setting a channel drain across a garage entrance, fitting setts or steel edging around a new drive and digging out an old drive and building a permeable sub-base. More about dropped kerb applications.
Prices for dropped kerb applications in Cardiff
Labour and material costs in South Wales run below the UK average, and the guide figures below reflect that. They include VAT and are confirmed after a survey.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Dropped kerb applications | about £1,000–£2,500 per crossing, set by the highway authority |
| Resin patios | £40–£105 per m² |
| Resin garden paths | £45–£125 per m² |
Based on South Wales rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Cardiff
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 Wales, not legal advice.
Weather and working days
South Wales is wetter than most of England, so a permeable build or a planned route for water is essential on every drive. We only lay resin on dry days with ground and air above about 5°C, so Cardiff jobs are booked with the forecast in mind.
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 Cardiff: questions
Is the price fixed for Cardiff 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 Cardiff?
Wales has its own permitted development rules on the same principle: a front-garden hard surface should be porous or drain to a permeable area on the property. A fully permeable resin bound build, with a porous base under it, meets that test.
Who approves dropped kerbs in Cardiff?
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.
Dropped kerb applications near Cardiff
- Penarth 2.9 mi
- Barry 7.1 mi
- Llantwit Major 14.0 mi
- Caerphilly 6.7 mi
- Risca 9.5 mi
Other services in Cardiff
- 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 Cardiff
We cover CF10, CF11 and CF24 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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