Dropped kerbs with a new drive in Limavady: what to expect
Around Limavady, plots are often larger and drives longer, so edging, falls and the route the water takes need planning.
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 Limavady?
In Northern Ireland, a dropped kerb usually costs £950–£2,850 including VAT. Your exact price depends on what the survey or your photos show, and is fixed in writing before anything is booked.
| 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 does a dropped kerb involve?
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.
- Help with the highway authority application and drawings
- Drive levels set to meet the new kerb line
- Crossover construction where the authority permits our contractor
- Eligibility check: visibility, trees, street furniture, frontage depth
- Coordination so the drive and crossover are finished together
What the survey covers
- Ground conditions for any soakaway
- Buried services near the crossing or channel
- Who must approve the work and how long that takes
- How the new work ties into the paving
- Where water collects now and where it can go
Rules for front drives in Limavady
Limavady 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
Quick details
Your postcode and the job. It takes a minute.
On-site check
Measurements, levels against the damp-proof course, ground and drainage.
Itemised quote
Fixed once the specification is agreed, with no vague extras.
Laid and finished
Compacted, jointed and handed back clean.
Why choose Block Paving Contractors
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.
Itemised quotes
Break-out, waste, edging, drainage and covers are separate lines you can see.
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 Limavady: questions
How much does a dropped kerb cost in Limavady?
Guide price: £950–£2,850 including VAT. The survey confirms the work needed.
Do you work in Coleraine, Portstewart and Londonderry?
Yes. We cover Limavady and the places around it, including Coleraine, Portstewart and Londonderry, and the rest of County Londonderry.
Can this be done at the same time as a new drive in Limavady?
Yes, and it usually should be, so the levels match and the paving is only disturbed once.
Who approves a dropped kerb in Limavady?
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.
Dropped kerbs near Limavady
Nearby towns we cover for dropped kerbs, and dropped kerbs across County Londonderry:
- Dropped kerbs in Coleraine
- Dropped kerbs in Portstewart
- Dropped kerbs in Londonderry
- Dropped kerbs in Portrush
- Dropped kerbs in Magherafelt
