Dropped kerbs with a new drive in Hailsham: the local picture
Around Hailsham, plots are often larger and drives longer, so edging, falls and the route the water takes need planning.
Planning-sensitive towns and conservation areas are common in the South East, so we check the front-garden rules before quoting.
How much does a dropped kerb cost in Hailsham?
Most dropped kerb quotes in the South East fall within £1,100–£3,250 including VAT, with any extras listed separately on your quote.
| Item | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Dropped kerb (vehicle crossover) construction | £1,100–£3,250 |
| Edging or kerb, bedded and haunched | £20–£55 per metre |
| Typical channel drain run | £380–£1,100 |
| Soakaway | £970–£2,150 |
| Highway authority dropped kerb application fee | £60–£540 |
Guide figures for the South East, checked 9 November 2026. See all prices or use the guide price tool.
What does a dropped kerb involve?
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.
- 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
- Coordination so the drive and crossover are finished together
- Help with the highway authority application and drawings
What the survey covers
- Ground conditions for any soakaway
- Buried services near the crossing or channel
- Load ratings needed for covers and gratings
- Who must approve the work and how long that takes
- Where water collects now and where it can go
Do you need permission in Hailsham?
Hailsham is in England, so these rules apply:
In England, paving in front of the house that covers more than 5 m² needs planning permission unless it is permeable or drains to a lawn, border or soakaway inside your boundary. Permeable block paving, or standard blocks laid to fall onto a planted strip, avoid the need for permission in most cases.
Flats and maisonettes, listed buildings, and homes covered by an Article 4 direction can have tighter rules, and conservation areas, National Parks and National Landscapes restrict some permitted development.
A dropped kerb needs your local highway authority's approval (usually the county, unitary, metropolitan or London borough council), and a new access onto an A, B or C classified road also needs planning permission.
General guidance, not legal advice. Your survey confirms what applies to your home. See the planning guide.
How it works
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.
How we work
The dig and sub-base in writing
Your quote states the depth of dig, the sub-base thickness and how it is compacted.
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.
Clean finish
The site is swept, the joints are filled and you are shown how to look after the paving.
Itemised quotes
Break-out, waste, edging, drainage and covers are separate lines you can see.
Dropped kerbs in Hailsham: questions
Do you work in Eastbourne, Seaford and Bexhill-on-Sea?
Yes. We cover Hailsham and the places around it, including Eastbourne, Seaford and Bexhill-on-Sea, and the rest of East Sussex.
How much does a dropped kerb cost in Hailsham?
Guide price: £1,100–£3,250 including VAT. The survey confirms the work needed.
Can this be done at the same time as a new drive in Hailsham?
Yes, and it usually should be, so the levels match and the paving is only disturbed once.
Who approves a dropped kerb in Hailsham?
For a dropped kerb, your local highway authority (usually your council). 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 Hailsham
Nearby towns we cover for dropped kerbs, and dropped kerbs across East Sussex:
- Dropped kerbs in Eastbourne
- Dropped kerbs in Seaford
- Dropped kerbs in Bexhill-on-Sea
- Dropped kerbs in Hastings
- Dropped kerbs in Rottingdean
- Dropped kerbs in Crowborough
