New dropped kerbs
Kerbs lowered and the footway rebuilt to take a car, to the council’s specification.
Handforth SK9
Dropped Kerb Installation in Handforth Vehicle Crossings & the Driveway Behind
Local dropped kerb contractors. Free survey, fixed written quote, no obligation.
- Help with your council application
- Kerbs lowered & footway rebuilt
- Damaged kerbs repaired
- Driveway built behind
- Own fully insured team
£10 million public liability cover · Free survey · Fixed written quote
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Dropped kerbs in Handforth SK9
Dropped Kerb Contractors Handforth
Short, flat frontages are typical across Handforth, and most of them only need a crossing to become proper parking. We put in dropped kerbs in Handforth for homes around Spath Lane, Wilmslow Road and Handforth Dean, and our dropped kerb installation follows what Cheshire East Council requires. As dropped kerb contractors we also build the driveway behind it, so the whole SK9 frontage is handled by one team.
Start with a free site survey, where we measure the frontage and check the pavement, the kerb line and the ground behind your boundary. Then you get a fixed written quote with no obligation attached. We use our own insured staff rather than sub-contractors, and after the crossing is built we lay the driveway behind it, so the whole job is planned, priced and completed by the same people.
Dropped Kerbs Near Me in Handforth
- Free survey and advice before you apply to the council
- Kerbs lowered and the footway rebuilt by our own team
- A new driveway laid behind the crossing
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Free survey · Fixed written quote · Fully insured
Accredited and insured
Approved Dropped Kerb Specialists in Handforth
We are SafeContractor and CHAS accredited, fully insured with £10 million public liability cover, and we work to the specification the council sets for each crossing.
Our dropped kerb services in Handforth include:
Widening a crossing
Extra kerbs lowered when you need space for a second car or a wider gate.
Kerb repair and replacement
Damaged, cracked or sunken kerbs lifted and relaid at the right level.
Footway reinstatement
The pavement made good in the agreed material so it is safe for pedestrians.
Commercial entrances
Crossings for businesses, flats and private road entrances.
Private roads in HandforthThe driveway behind it
New block, resin or tarmac drive with the levels matched to the crossing.
Driveways in Handforth
Council consent
Dropped Kerb Planning Permission in Handforth
Every dropped kerb in Handforth needs consent from Cheshire East Council before anyone drives over the pavement. Planning permission is a separate question, usually only needed for a classified road or a listed building.
Cheshire East Council has to consent to a vehicle crossing before you drive across a Handforth pavement. They take into account the view along the road, lamp columns, gullies, street trees and grass verges, and whether your road is a classified A or B route. Conservation areas bring extra considerations. Councils differ on whether they build the crossing or let an accredited contractor do it, and we check for you.
Get a free quote for dropped kerbs in Handforth, call 01625 404543 today
Before you apply
What the Council Checks Before Approving a Dropped Kerb in Handforth
Visibility
Whether you can see clearly when pulling out onto the road.
Trees, lamp columns and gullies
Street furniture and drains close to the crossing line.
Space for the car
Enough room on your side so the car does not overhang the pavement.
The type of road
Classified roads and conservation areas can need extra consent.
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Local knowledge
Lowered Kerbs Along Wilmslow Road, Spath Lane and Handforth Dean
Much of Handforth was built after the war, with semis and bungalows set behind short front gardens. Many already have room for a car but no crossing, so residents end up parking on the road. Wilmslow Road carries steady traffic through the village, which brings visibility into play, while estates near Spath Lane and Stanley Green tend to have grass verges between footway and carriageway. Homes close to Handforth station can also see commuter parking outside, which makes your own space worth having.
Areas near Handforth
Dropped Kerbs Near Handforth
We also install dropped kerbs in these nearby areas, with the same team and the same guarantees.
How it works
How Your Dropped Kerb Comes Together
From the first visit to driving onto your new drive.
Free site survey
We look at the pavement, verge and your frontage and explain what the council will check.
Your application
You apply to the council, and we help you prepare what they ask for.
Fixed written quote
A clear price for the crossing and any driveway, with no obligation.
Kerbs lowered
Once consent is in place, the kerbs are lowered and the footway rebuilt.
Driveway and handover
The drive behind is laid to match, and the site is left clean.
Why choose us
Why Handforth Homeowners Choose Us for Dropped Kerbs
Our own team, start to finish
The people who survey your drive are the people who build it. No hand-offs.
Built from the base up
Correct excavation depth, compacted sub-base, edge restraint and falls to drain.
Fixed, written prices
Your quote is in writing before work starts, so you know exactly what you are paying.
FAQs
FAQs: Dropped Kerbs Handforth
Straight answers to what people ask us most. Anything else, just call.
How much does a dropped kerb cost in Handforth?
Handforth dropped kerb costs depend on the number of kerbs lowered, the width and build of the footway, whether there is a verge to cross, and any covers or utilities that need adjusting. Council application or inspection fees are separate, and most people also want the drive behind finished at the same time. Call 01625 404543 to book a free survey.
How do I apply for a dropped kerb in Handforth?
You apply to Cheshire East Council for the crossing. At our survey we explain what they usually ask for, help you collect measurements and photos, and flag anything near the kerb, such as a gully or lamp column, that could raise questions. We cannot promise approval, as that is the council's decision alone. When it is granted, we build your new driveway to line up with the approved crossing.
Do I need planning permission for a dropped kerb?
Highway consent from the council is always needed. Planning permission is a separate question: you usually also need it if the crossing gives access onto a classified road, and listed buildings need extra consent. Cheshire East Council confirms what applies to your address.
Is it illegal to park across a dropped kerb?
The Highway Code says you should not park where the kerb has been lowered to help wheelchair and mobility scooter users, and councils with civil parking enforcement can issue a penalty to a vehicle blocking a dropped kerb. A proper crossing to your drive also protects your right to get in and out.
Can I drive over the pavement without a dropped kerb?
You should not. Driving over a full-height kerb damages the kerb, the footway and the services underneath, and the council can take action to stop it or require a proper crossing. Getting consent and having the crossing built correctly is the safe route.
Will you build the driveway behind the dropped kerb?
Yes. Most of our dropped kerb customers want the front garden turned into parking at the same time. We lay block paving, resin or tarmac driveways, with the levels matched to the new crossing.
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- 01625 404543
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- Covering Handforth and Cheshire
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