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Dropped kerb installationCouncil-approved dropped kerbs in Nottingham
We lower your kerb, strengthen the footway and give you safe, legal vehicle access to your driveway — and we handle the whole council application for you. From £1,750.
Council-registered
Nottingham City & Notts County
SWQR-qualified installers
NRSWA-compliant, fully insured
We handle the application
Section 184, done for you
From £1,750
10-year driveway guarantee
More than dropping a kerb.
A proper dropped kerb — often called a vehicle crossover — isn't just a lowered kerb. The footway underneath has to be rebuilt to take the weight of a car, to the highway authority's exact specification. That's why councils only let registered contractors do the work.
What's a vehicle crossover?-
Kerb lowering
We lower the existing kerb line to create a smooth, safe transition from road to drive.
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Footway strengthening
The pavement is excavated and rebuilt to a highway-grade construction so it carries vehicle loads.
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Reinstatement to spec
Everything is finished to Nottingham City / Nottinghamshire County Council specification and inspected.
Registered, qualified, and we do the paperwork.
Council-registered contractor
Approved with both Nottingham City & Nottinghamshire County Councils to carry out the works to spec.
SWQR-qualified installers
All works completed by SWQR-registered, NRSWA-qualified, fully insured operatives.
We handle the application
The full Section 184 application in the city, and we guide you through Via East Midlands in the county.
10-year driveway guarantee
Add a new drive at the same time and it comes with a 10-year guarantee.
Four steps to a legal drive.
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Free site survey & quote
We visit, check feasibility against the highway, and give you a fixed price — from £1,750.
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We handle the application
We manage the full Section 184 application with Nottingham City, or guide you through Via East Midlands in the county.
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Council approval
Your crossing is approved to highway-authority specification. We keep you updated throughout.
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Installation
SWQR-qualified installers complete the works — usually in a day or two half-days.
Straightforward pricing
New dropped kerbs from £1,750
Fixed price after a free survey. See what's included.
Dropped kerb FAQs.
How much does a dropped kerb cost in Nottingham?
A new dropped kerb starts from £1,750, which covers the minimum 5-kerb opening (3 flat + 2 tapered kerbs); each additional kerb is £200. Widening an existing kerb costs less. We give free, no-obligation quotes.
Do I need planning permission for a dropped kerb?
For most driveways you need approval from the local highway authority (a Section 184 application), not full planning permission. Planning permission is only needed if the access is onto a classified road or serves two or more dwellings. We check this and handle the application for you.
How long does it take?
Once the council has approved the works, the installation itself usually takes about a day, or two half-days. The approval stage beforehand varies — and we manage that whole process for you.
Do you handle the council application?
Yes. In Nottingham City we manage the entire Section 184 application. In Nottinghamshire, the county’s contractor (Via East Midlands) contacts you for a small fee and a few questions — and we guide you through it.
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Free, no-obligation quote across Nottingham & Nottinghamshire — usually the same day.