DROPPED KERBS · NEWCASTLE & THE NORTH EAST
Dropped Kerbs
A clearer entrance.
Access planned properly.
Discuss a vehicle crossing that connects your driveway with the road, with the required permissions and local highway requirements considered from the start.
Friendly advice · Free site visit · Clear quote
PLANNED AROUND YOUR PROPERTY
A practical connection
to your driveway.
A dropped kerb forms part of the vehicle crossing between the road and private parking space. It needs to be considered alongside the driveway layout and the public pavement.
We’ll discuss your frontage, existing access and the work being proposed. The relevant highway authority must confirm the permissions, specification and contractor requirements before highway work proceeds.
Our consultation helps clarify the project and next steps. We do not treat a quotation as permission to begin work on the public highway.
Take a closer look at the details ↓THE RIGHT DETAILS. FROM THE START.
A considered approach to every part.
Agree the practical details and the finish together, before work begins.
Look at the full entrance.
Consider vehicle movement, driveway levels and the connection between private land and the pavement.
Check before work begins.
Confirm permissions, the highway specification and any contractor requirements with the relevant authority.
Connect the details.
Agree the crossing, transitions and driveway interface within the approved scope.
THE FINISH. THE DETAILS.
Take a closer look at the finish.
Explore the details and discuss what would work for your own property.
MORE THAN FIRST IMPRESSIONS
Good results
start with a clear plan.
A vehicle crossing needs a clear plan for the frontage and highway interface. The right next step depends on the location and the authority’s requirements.
Share your address and any existing approval documents. We’ll discuss the proposed work and confirm what can be included.
YOUR PROJECT COULD BE NEXT
Let’s talk about your outdoor space.
Share your ideas and arrange a free site visit and clear quote.
LET’S MAKE A PLAN
From the first conversation to the final detail.
Tell us what you need
Share your ideas, photographs and what you want to improve about your property.
Arrange a site visit
We’ll assess the space, access and existing conditions, then discuss the work required.
Agree your project
Review the materials, scope and finishing details, with a clear quote before deciding.
Bring the plan to life
Agree the programme and any preparation or aftercare you need to know about.
Tell us about your project
Request your free dropped kerbs quote
Complete the form and we will respond within 5 minutes!
YOUR LOCAL NORTH EAST TEAM
Dropped Kerbs in Newcastle
and nearby areas.
Based in Blyth, M&C works with homeowners across Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland and the surrounding North East. Share your postcode and we’ll confirm whether we can arrange a site visit.
Call the local team: 0191 743 2048 ↗DROPPED KERBS QUESTIONS
Before you get started.
A few useful things to discuss when planning your project.
Do I need permission for a dropped kerb?
You should contact the relevant highway authority before arranging highway work. In Northumberland, the council requires permission for a domestic vehicle crossing. Read Northumberland County Council’s guidance.
Can any contractor carry out the work?
The relevant authority sets the requirements. Confirm contractor eligibility and the required specification before appointing anyone for work on the highway.
Can an existing crossing be widened?
We can discuss the proposal, but the highway authority must confirm whether it is acceptable and what approvals are needed.
Can the driveway be completed at the same time?
We can discuss how private driveway work and any permitted highway work would connect, with the scope and programme agreed clearly.
How much will it cost?
The proposed width, site conditions, authority requirements and scope affect the quote. Fees or application costs should be identified separately where applicable.
What information should I provide?
Share your address, photographs of the frontage and any highway approval or specification documents you already have.
LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR PROJECT
Let us help plan your access
Tell our local team what you have in mind and arrange a free consultation and quote.