How much does a dropped kerb cost in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire?
Most dropped kerb quotes in Scotland fall within £1,000–£3,000 including VAT, with any extras listed separately on your quote.
| Item | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Dropped kerb (vehicle crossover) construction | £1,000–£3,000 |
| Edging or kerb, bedded and haunched | £20–£50 per metre |
| Typical channel drain run | £350–£1,000 |
| Soakaway | £900–£2,000 |
| Highway authority dropped kerb application fee | £55–£500 |
Guide figures for Scotland, checked 9 November 2026.
Towns we cover in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire
Choose a town for local prices and details for dropped kerbs:
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.
In Scotland, front paving must be porous or drain within the property whatever its size, so drainage is part of every design.
- Coordination so the drive and crossover are finished together
- Eligibility check: visibility, trees, street furniture, frontage depth
- Crossover construction where the authority permits our contractor
- Drive levels set to meet the new kerb line
- Help with the highway authority application and drawings
What the survey covers
- Where water collects now and where it can go
- Levels of the pavement, kerb and drive
- Load ratings needed for covers and gratings
- Access and working space
- Who must approve the work and how long that takes
Rules for front drives in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire
In Scotland, a hard surface between the house and the road is permitted development only if it is porous or drains to a permeable area within the property. There is no 5 m² threshold: the rule applies whatever the size.
Hard surfaces are not permitted development in a conservation area or within the grounds of a listed building, so planning permission is needed there.
A dropped kerb needs consent from your council as roads authority under section 56 of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984, and planning permission may also be needed depending on the road.
General guidance, not legal advice. Your survey confirms what applies to your home. See the planning guide.
How it works
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.
Dropped kerbs in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire: questions
How much does a dropped kerb cost in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire?
Guide price: £1,000–£3,000 including VAT. The survey confirms the work needed.
Can this be done at the same time as a new drive in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire?
Yes, and it usually should be, so the levels match and the paving is only disturbed once.
Who approves a dropped kerb in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire?
For a dropped kerb, your council as roads authority. 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 Rutherglen, Bearsden and Clydebank?
Yes. We cover all of Glasgow and Dunbartonshire, including Rutherglen, Bearsden and Clydebank.
