New dropped kerbs
Kerbs lowered and the footway rebuilt to take a car, to the council’s specification.
Romiley SK6
Dropped Kerb Installation in Romiley 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 Romiley SK6
Dropped Kerb Contractors Romiley
Romiley streets climb steeply in places, and getting a car off the road takes more than lowering a few kerbs. We install dropped kerbs in Romiley throughout SK6, from cottages near the station to homes on the slopes below Werneth Low. Every dropped kerb installation we carry out is shaped around the checks Stockport Council makes on a vehicle crossing. Unlike dropped kerb contractors who only work at the pavement, we also lay the drive and set its levels.
Hills change everything, so the first step is a free site survey covering the kerb, the footway, the gradient and where the rain will go. Next comes a fixed written quote, and you are under no obligation. The same insured crew, our own and never sub-contractors, lowers the kerbs and then builds the driveway behind the crossing. Brett, Tobermore and The Resin Mill have all approved us.
Dropped Kerbs Near Me in Romiley
- 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 Romiley
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 Romiley 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 RomileyThe driveway behind it
New block, resin or tarmac drive with the levels matched to the crossing.
Driveways in Romiley
Council consent
Dropped Kerb Planning Permission in Romiley
Every dropped kerb in Romiley 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.
No car should cross a Romiley footway until Stockport Council has consented to a vehicle crossing. Visibility gets particular attention here, because bends and hills limit how far a driver can see. Officers note street trees, lamp columns, gullies, grass verges, classified roads and conservation areas. Some authorities construct crossings themselves, while others accept an accredited contractor working with consent, and we find out which applies on your street.
Get a free quote for dropped kerbs in Romiley, call 0161 841 7075 today
Before you apply
What the Council Checks Before Approving a Dropped Kerb in Romiley
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
Kerb Crossings on Compstall Road, Stockport Road and Near Chadkirk
Victorian stone cottages cluster near Romiley station and the Peak Forest Canal, while interwar and postwar homes spread up the hillsides towards Werneth Low. Gradient is the main challenge: the crossing has to meet a steep drive without the car scraping its underside. Compstall Road and Stockport Road carry steady traffic, and bends limit sightlines in places. Older streets have stone walls and narrow footways, and many newer estates have grass verges that must be crossed before the car reaches the drive.
Areas near Romiley
Dropped Kerbs Near Romiley
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 Romiley 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 Romiley
Straight answers to what people ask us most. Anything else, just call.
How much does a dropped kerb cost in Romiley?
Gradient plays a bigger part in Romiley than in most places. Beyond the slope, we look at how many kerbs need lowering, how wide the footway is and what lies beneath it, any verge, and covers or services in the way. Fees the council charges to apply or inspect are extra, and the driveway is priced separately. Ring 0161 841 7075 for a free survey.
How do I apply for a dropped kerb in Romiley?
For Romiley, the application goes to Stockport Council. We walk you through the details they usually want, help you put together a plan and photos, and point out anything such as a tight bend or steep fall that may affect their view. Their decision is final and cannot be assumed. With approval in hand, our team builds a drive that meets the crossing and handles the slope.
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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- Covering Romiley and Manchester
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