New dropped kerbs
Kerbs lowered and the footway rebuilt to take a car, to the council’s specification.
Marple SK6
Dropped Kerb Installation in Marple 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 Marple SK6
Dropped Kerb Contractors Marple
Steep plots, stone walls and narrow lanes make dropped kerbs in Marple a job for people who know the terrain. We provide dropped kerb installation across SK6, from Hawk Green to Marple Bridge, following the vehicle crossing process at Stockport Council. Our dropped kerb contractors set the levels for the crossing and the drive together, so the gradient works all the way from road to house.
We always start with a free site survey, because Marple slopes need to be seen in person. You get a fixed written quote with no obligation. Our own insured team, not sub-contractors, does the whole job, lowering the kerbs and laying the driveway behind the crossing, with drainage planned so water does not run down towards your house.
Dropped Kerbs Near Me in Marple
- 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 Marple
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 Marple 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 MarpleThe driveway behind it
New block, resin or tarmac drive with the levels matched to the crossing.
Driveways in Marple
Council consent
Dropped Kerb Planning Permission in Marple
Every dropped kerb in Marple needs consent from Stockport Council before anyone drives over the pavement. Planning permission is a separate question, usually only needed for a classified road or a listed building.
Stockport Council must consent before a crossing over a Marple pavement can be used. They assess sightlines, street trees, lamp columns, gullies and any grass verge, along with classified roads and conservation areas, which can apply near the canal and in Marple Bridge. Some crossings are built by the council and others by accredited contractors with consent, and we check what applies.
Get a free quote for dropped kerbs in Marple, call 0161 841 7075 today
Before you apply
What the Council Checks Before Approving a Dropped Kerb in Marple
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
Dropped Kerbs in Hawk Green, Rose Hill and Around Memorial Park
Marple sits on rising ground on the edge of the Peak District, with Victorian stone houses, interwar semis and postwar estates. Steep frontages mean the crossing level and driveway gradient must work together, or cars ground on the kerb. Stone boundary walls are common, and openings may need widening with care. Estates in Hawk Green and Rose Hill often have verges. Near the Peak Forest Canal and in Marple Bridge, conservation considerations shape what can change at the front of the house.
Areas near Marple
Dropped Kerbs Near Marple
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 Marple 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 Marple
Straight answers to what people ask us most. Anything else, just call.
How much does a dropped kerb cost in Marple?
Steep ground and stone walls often shape the cost of a dropped kerb in Marple. We also look at how many kerbs are lowered, the width and construction of the footway, any verge, and services or covers along the line. Stockport Council application or inspection fees are separate, as is the drive behind. Call 0161 841 7075 and we will book a free survey.
How do I apply for a dropped kerb in Marple?
Applications go to Stockport Council. We explain what they normally require, help you prepare drawings and photos, and point out anything such as steep levels or a nearby tree that could come up. Approval is the council's decision, and nobody can promise it. Once they agree, we build your new driveway to match the approved crossing and the slope of the plot.
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. Stockport 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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- 0161 841 7075
- info@belvoircontractors.co.uk
- Covering Marple and Manchester
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