Dropped kerbs with a new drive in Billericay: what to expect
Homes in Billericay include plenty of semis and detached houses with room for a drive, plus older terraces where parking is tighter.
Flat ground across much of the East means falls have to be built in carefully so water does not sit on the drive.
How much does a dropped kerb cost in Billericay?
Guide price in Billericay: £1,050–£3,150 including VAT. These are East of England guide figures; the survey or your photos confirm the real price before you commit.
| Item | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Dropped kerb (vehicle crossover) construction | £1,050–£3,150 |
| Edging or kerb, bedded and haunched | £20–£55 per metre |
| Typical channel drain run | £370–£1,050 |
| Soakaway | £950–£2,100 |
| Highway authority dropped kerb application fee | £60–£530 |
Guide figures for the East of England, 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
- Coordination so the drive and crossover are finished together
- Drive levels set to meet the new kerb line
- Eligibility check: visibility, trees, street furniture, frontage depth
- Help with the highway authority application and drawings
Before we price your dropped kerb
- Who must approve the work and how long that takes
- Access and working space
- How the new work ties into the paving
- Buried services near the crossing or channel
- Ground conditions for any soakaway
Planning and kerb rules in Billericay
Billericay 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.
What happens next
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.
What you can expect from us
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.
Repair before replace
If your drive can be fixed or re-laid, we will say so.
Clean finish
The site is swept, the joints are filled and you are shown how to look after the paving.
Dropped kerbs in Billericay: questions
Can this be done at the same time as a new drive in Billericay?
Yes, and it usually should be, so the levels match and the paving is only disturbed once.
How much does a dropped kerb cost in Billericay?
Guide price: £1,050–£3,150 including VAT. The survey confirms the work needed.
Do you work in Basildon, Wickford and Brentwood?
Yes. We cover Billericay and the places around it, including Basildon, Wickford and Brentwood, and the rest of Essex.
Who approves a dropped kerb in Billericay?
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 Billericay
Nearby towns we cover for dropped kerbs, and dropped kerbs across Essex:
- Dropped kerbs in Basildon
- Dropped kerbs in Wickford
- Dropped kerbs in Brentwood
- Dropped kerbs in Pitsea
- Dropped kerbs in Stanford-le-Hope
- Dropped kerbs in Chelmsford
