Planning a dropped kerb in Antrim
In and around Antrim, village-style frontages sit alongside newer cul-de-sacs, so the right block often depends on the age of the house.
Dropped kerbs in Northern Ireland go through DfI Roads, so we build that timing into the plan for new drives.
How much does a dropped kerb cost in Antrim?
Most dropped kerb quotes in Northern Ireland fall within £950–£2,850 including VAT, with any extras listed separately on your quote.
| Item | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Dropped kerb (vehicle crossover) construction | £950–£2,850 |
| Edging or kerb, bedded and haunched | £19–£50 per metre |
| Typical channel drain run | £330–£950 |
| Soakaway | £860–£1,900 |
| Highway authority dropped kerb application fee | £50–£480 |
Guide figures for Northern Ireland, checked 9 November 2026. See all prices or use the guide price tool.
What is included?
We do not take money for kerb work we cannot legally do. What we do is check whether your property is likely to qualify, help you with the application, coordinate the timing with your new drive, and either price the crossover where the authority allows private contractors or work alongside the authority's own contractor where it does not.
- Crossover construction where the authority permits our contractor
- Coordination so the drive and crossover are finished together
- Help with the highway authority application and drawings
- Drive levels set to meet the new kerb line
- Eligibility check: visibility, trees, street furniture, frontage depth
What we check on an Antrim survey
- Levels of the pavement, kerb and drive
- Load ratings needed for covers and gratings
- How the new work ties into the paving
- Access and working space
- Where water collects now and where it can go
Do you need permission in Antrim?
Antrim is in Northern Ireland, so these rules apply:
In Northern Ireland, a hard surface between the front of the house and the road that covers or replaces more than 5 m² must be porous or permeable, or drain to a permeable area within the property, to be permitted development.
Hard surfaces within the grounds of a listed building need listed building consent. Planning is handled by your district council, so check with its planning office if you are unsure.
Dropped kerbs in Northern Ireland are approved by DfI Roads (the Department for Infrastructure), not the council; check planning separately with the council.
General guidance, not legal advice. Your survey confirms what applies to your home. See the planning guide.
From enquiry to finished paving
Tell us about the job
Use the form, the quote tool, WhatsApp or a call.
We take a look
A survey visit, or photos for smaller repair and cleaning jobs.
Price in writing
Every line itemised, including the dig, edging and drainage.
Booked and built
Agreed start date, then the work, the final clean-down and the joint top-up.
Why choose Block Paving Contractors
Clean finish
The site is swept, the joints are filled and you are shown how to look after the paving.
The dig and sub-base in writing
Your quote states the depth of dig, the sub-base thickness and how it is compacted.
Repair before replace
If your drive can be fixed or re-laid, we will say so.
Honest timescales
We tell you how long the job takes and what can delay it, such as approvals and weather.
Dropped kerbs in Antrim: questions
How much does a dropped kerb cost in Antrim?
Guide price: £950–£2,850 including VAT. The survey confirms the work needed.
Do you work in Ballyclare, Ballymena and Newtownabbey?
Yes. We cover Antrim and the places around it, including Ballyclare, Ballymena and Newtownabbey, and the rest of County Antrim.
Who approves a dropped kerb in Antrim?
For a dropped kerb, DfI Roads. For drainage and covers on private land, no approval is usually needed, but connections to public sewers need the water company's consent.
Can this be done at the same time as a new drive in Antrim?
Yes, and it usually should be, so the levels match and the paving is only disturbed once.
Dropped kerbs near Antrim
Nearby towns we cover for dropped kerbs, and dropped kerbs across County Antrim:
- Dropped kerbs in Ballyclare
- Dropped kerbs in Ballymena
- Dropped kerbs in Newtownabbey
- Dropped kerbs in Belfast
- Dropped kerbs in Lisburn
- Dropped kerbs in Carrickfergus
