Drop Kerb Installation in Newent
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Drop Kerbs Specialists Serving Newent & Gloucestershire
A dropped kerb — also called a vehicle crossover — is the lowered section of kerb and footway that allows vehicles to safely cross the pavement onto a private driveway. Without one, driving over the kerb is illegal under the Highways Act 1980 and your local council can issue enforcement notices and fines. We specialise in the full dropped kerb process from start to finish: preparing and submitting your council crossover application, managing any highways authority requirements, and carrying out the physical installation to the correct specification. Works typically involve breaking out the existing raised kerb, installing BS 7533-compliant splayed or bull-nosed kerb stones, reinstating the footway surface to match, and ensuring surface water drainage is maintained. Whether you're having a new driveway installed and need a drop kerb to complete it, or you already have a driveway but never had the kerb lowered legally, we handle everything. Fully insured, 20+ years experience, free site survey and written quote.
We work across Newent and the northern Forest of Dean fringe — completing driveways, patios, fencing and groundworks projects across GL18 postcodes and into Coleford, Cinderford, Gloucester, Ross-on-Wye, Ledbury and the surrounding Gloucestershire and Herefordshire villages. Spring installation slots are available now. Newent is a market town at the northern edge of the Forest of Dean district, sitting at the transition between the Leadon Vale and the Forest upland. Ground conditions here reflect this varied landscape: lower areas in the vale have clay-loam and alluvial deposits from the River Leadon, while plots on higher ground toward the Forest edge tend to have firmer sandstone or clay subsoils. Village properties throughout this area — Gorsley, Kilcot, Hartpury, Staunton — each need individual assessment. We survey every site and specify sub-base and drainage to what we actually find. Forest of Dean District Council follows standard English Permitted Development rules. Newent town centre includes Conservation Areas and a number of listed buildings; material choices for properties in these areas may be subject to additional requirements. Permeable surfaces remain planning-free regardless of size and are a practical, low-maintenance choice for this rural and semi-rural area. We advise on all planning matters at your free site visit. We cover all GL18 postcodes and work regularly in Coleford, Cinderford, Lydney, Gloucester, Ledbury, Ross-on-Wye, Hartpury, Gorsley, Staunton and across the Leadon Vale. All quotations are fixed in writing before work begins. No deposit required until we start on site. We carry £5 million public liability insurance. All work includes a written guarantee. Call us on 07578 180526 or use the form above for a free, no-obligation site visit.
Our Work in Newent
We cover all GL18 postcodes — Newent and the northern Forest of Dean fringe including Gorsley, Kilcot, Hartpury, Staunton, Dymock and the surrounding Leadon Vale villages. Ground conditions vary between vale clay and Forest sandstone — we always survey before specifying or pricing.
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20+ Years
Experience in the trade
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How We Work in Newent
Simple, transparent process — no pushy sales, no hidden costs, no deposit until we start.
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Free Site Visit
We come to your property in Newent, assess the ground conditions, measure up and discuss exactly what you need.
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Fixed Written Quote
You receive a full written quote specifying every element of the job — no vague estimates, no surprise extras.
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Professional Installation
Our experienced team installs to a high standard, cleans up fully on completion and backs every job with a written guarantee.
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Every job is priced individually based on size, access, ground conditions and material choice. The only way to get an accurate figure is a free site visit — book yours today with no obligation.
Everything in Your Quote
- Council crossover application assistance — we advise on requirements per local authority
- Breaking out existing raised kerb and footway surface
- Installation of BS 7533-compliant splayed or bull-nosed dropped kerb stones
- Footway reinstatement to match existing surface finish
- Surface water drainage maintained throughout
- Tactile paving installed where required near junctions
- All works carried out to highways authority standards
- Full site clean on completion
Why Choose Drop Kerbs?
- Fully legal — protects you from council enforcement, fines and liability
- Completes your driveway properly — a new driveway without a drop kerb is unusable
- We handle the council paperwork — no dealing with highways departments yourself
- Installed to BS 7533 highways standard — accepted by all local authorities
- Often combined with new driveway installation for a single mobilisation cost
- 20+ years experience, fully insured, free no-obligation site survey
Lifespan
20–30+ years — dropped kerbs are a permanent highways feature
Planning
A dropped kerb requires approval from your local highways au…
Planning Permission in Newent
A dropped kerb requires approval from your local highways authority — this is separate from planning permission and is managed through the council's crossover or vehicle access application process. In most areas you submit an application and the authority approves the works before we carry them out. Some councils require their own highways team to do the physical work; others permit approved contractors. We know the process for every council in our coverage area and will guide you through the correct application route during your free site survey.
What Customers Say About Our Drop Kerbs
“Absolutely brilliant job on our block paving driveway. The team were professional, tidy and finished ahead of schedule. Couldn't be happier.”
Mark T.
Bristol
“Had a full resin driveway done — looks incredible. Neighbours have been asking who did it ever since. Will definitely use again.”
Sarah W.
Gloucester
“Great value for money. Turned up when they said they would, which is rare these days. Patio looks fantastic.”
Dave H.
Cardiff
Drop Kerbs Questions Answered
How much does a dropped kerb cost in the UK?
Dropped kerb cost varies depending on the footway width, the number of kerb drops required, the local council application process, and whether the council requires their own highways team to complete the work. Every installation is individually surveyed — we provide a full fixed written quote covering all elements after your free site visit.
Do I need council permission for a dropped kerb?
Yes — you must get approval from your local highways authority before any work is carried out. Driving across a kerb without a properly approved and installed dropped kerb is illegal under the Highways Act 1980 and can result in enforcement action, fines, and an order to reinstate the kerb at your own expense. The application process varies by council — we advise on the correct process for your area as part of your free site survey.
How long does it take to get a dropped kerb approved?
Council approval times vary by local authority. Most councils take 4–12 weeks to process a crossover application. Some have longer backlogs. We advise you to apply well in advance of when you want the work done — ideally at the same time as planning any new driveway. We can guide you through the application and liaise with the council on your behalf.
Can I install a dropped kerb myself?
No — the footway (pavement) is public highway and any works on it must be carried out by the council or a council-approved contractor. Unauthorised works on the public highway are illegal regardless of whether the kerb is on the boundary of your property. We are experienced in working to highways authority standards and can complete the installation correctly once approval is granted.
What is a vehicle crossover application?
A vehicle crossover application (also called a dropped kerb application or access crossover application) is the formal request you submit to your local highways authority to lower the kerb outside your property. The application typically covers: the location and dimensions of the proposed crossover, a drainage statement, and in some councils a basic drawing. We help you prepare and submit the application as part of our service.
Can a dropped kerb be installed at the same time as a new driveway?
Yes — and this is the most cost-effective approach. We typically carry out driveway and dropped kerb works in a single mobilisation, reducing cost and disruption. The driveway works can begin immediately while the council application is in progress — the dropped kerb is usually the final element completed once approval is confirmed. We sequence the works to minimise inconvenience.
What happens if I already have a driveway but no dropped kerb?
This is common — many homeowners converted their front garden years ago without going through the proper process. The good news is there is no time limit on applying retrospectively. We carry out dropped kerb installations for existing driveways regularly. The application process is the same as for a new driveway. Until the dropped kerb is approved and installed, you are technically driving on the public highway illegally each time you park on your driveway.
Other services we offer in Newent:
Covering Newent and: Coleford · Cinderford · Lydney · Gloucester · Ross-on-Wye · Ledbury · Hartpury · Gorsley · Staunton · Kilcot · Dymock · Kempley · Upleadon
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