West Midlands · England
Dropped kerb applications in Acocks Green
Planning off-road parking in Acocks Green? 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
- B27, B25, B26
- 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 Acocks Green we check levels against door thresholds, look for shallow services and plan where spoil and materials will go. Acocks Green mixes older streets with newer estates, and many homes have room for two or more cars.
Across the West Midlands, the projects we price include fitting setts or steel edging around a new drive, preparing a drive to meet a new dropped kerb and replacing failed edges that have started to crumble. More about dropped kerb applications.
Prices for dropped kerb applications in Acocks Green
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 |
| Driveway drainage and soakaways | £50–£110 per linear metre |
| Resin bound driveways | £45–£120 per m² |
Based on West Midlands rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Acocks Green
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. We only lay resin on dry days with ground and air above about 5°C, so Acocks Green jobs are booked with the forecast in mind.
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 Acocks Green: questions
What postcodes do you cover around Acocks Green?
We cover B27, B25 and B26 and the surrounding districts, including Shirley and Solihull.
Who approves dropped kerbs in Acocks Green?
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.
Is the price fixed for Acocks Green 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 Acocks Green
- Shirley 2.7 mi
- Solihull 2.9 mi
- Washwood Heath 3.5 mi
- Birmingham 4.1 mi
- Aston 4.5 mi
Other services in Acocks Green
- 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 Acocks Green
We cover B27, B25 and B26 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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