Dropped kerbs with a new drive in Newtownabbey: what to expect
Newtownabbey is a sizeable town with a mix of semis, terraces and newer estates, and many drives here were first laid decades ago.
Wet winters in Northern Ireland make falls, edge restraints and full joints especially important.
How much does a dropped kerb cost in Newtownabbey?
Guide price in Newtownabbey: £950–£2,850 including VAT. These are Northern Ireland guide figures; the survey or your photos confirm the real price before you commit.
| 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?
A dropped kerb, also called a vehicle crossover, is a section of lowered kerb with a strengthened footway behind it so a car can cross the pavement to reach a drive. It is part of the public highway, so it needs the highway authority's permission and has to be built to their specification, usually by a contractor they approve.
- Coordination so the drive and crossover are finished together
- Help with the highway authority application and drawings
- Crossover construction where the authority permits our contractor
- Drive levels set to meet the new kerb line
- Eligibility check: visibility, trees, street furniture, frontage depth
Before we price your dropped kerb
- Levels of the pavement, kerb and drive
- Who must approve the work and how long that takes
- Where water collects now and where it can go
- Load ratings needed for covers and gratings
- Buried services near the crossing or channel
Do you need permission in Newtownabbey?
Newtownabbey 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
Itemised quotes
Break-out, waste, edging, drainage and covers are separate lines you can see.
Repair before replace
If your drive can be fixed or re-laid, we will say so.
Edges set in concrete
Every edge restraint is bedded and haunched, so the paving cannot creep.
One point of contact
You deal with one team from survey to sign-off, with work carried out by paving teams working under S&K.
Dropped kerbs in Newtownabbey: questions
Can this be done at the same time as a new drive in Newtownabbey?
Yes, and it usually should be, so the levels match and the paving is only disturbed once.
Who approves a dropped kerb in Newtownabbey?
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.
Do you work in Belfast, Carrickfergus and Castlereagh?
Yes. We cover Newtownabbey and the places around it, including Belfast, Carrickfergus and Castlereagh, and the rest of County Antrim.
How much does a dropped kerb cost in Newtownabbey?
Guide price: £950–£2,850 including VAT. The survey confirms the work needed.
Dropped kerbs near Newtownabbey
Nearby towns we cover for dropped kerbs, and dropped kerbs across County Antrim:
- Dropped kerbs in Belfast
- Dropped kerbs in Carrickfergus
- Dropped kerbs in Castlereagh
- Dropped kerbs in Ballyclare
- Dropped kerbs in Lisburn
- Dropped kerbs in Antrim
