Planning a dropped kerb in Ashton in Makerfield
In Ashton in Makerfield, many front gardens have already been paved once, so new paving often starts with breaking out the old surface.
The North West is one of the wetter parts of England, so falls, channel drains and permeable options matter more than usual.
How much does a dropped kerb cost in Ashton in Makerfield?
Most dropped kerb quotes in the North West 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 the North West, 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.
- 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
- Help with the highway authority application and drawings
- Drive levels set to meet the new kerb line
Before we price your dropped kerb
- Load ratings needed for covers and gratings
- Ground conditions for any soakaway
- Who must approve the work and how long that takes
- How the new work ties into the paving
- Access and working space
Do you need permission in Ashton in Makerfield?
Ashton in Makerfield 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.
From enquiry to finished paving
Send the basics
Postcode, what you need and a rough size. Photos help.
Survey
We measure, check levels, ground and drainage, and talk through blocks and patterns.
Written quote
An itemised quote with the specification, the price and the start date.
The work
Our paving team builds it to the agreed specification and leaves the site swept.
What you can expect from us
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.
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.
The dig and sub-base in writing
Your quote states the depth of dig, the sub-base thickness and how it is compacted.
Dropped kerbs in Ashton in Makerfield: questions
Can this be done at the same time as a new drive in Ashton in Makerfield?
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 Ashton in Makerfield?
Guide price: £1,000–£3,000 including VAT. The survey confirms the work needed.
Do you work in Wigan, Hindley and Leigh?
Yes. We cover Ashton in Makerfield and the places around it, including Wigan, Hindley and Leigh, and the rest of Greater Manchester.
Who approves a dropped kerb in Ashton in Makerfield?
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 Ashton in Makerfield
Nearby towns we cover for dropped kerbs, and dropped kerbs across Greater Manchester:
- Dropped kerbs in Wigan
- Dropped kerbs in Hindley
- Dropped kerbs in Leigh
- Dropped kerbs in Westhoughton
- Dropped kerbs in Atherton
- Dropped kerbs in Tyldesley
