Dropped kerbs with a new drive in Bishop's Stortford: what to expect
In Bishop's Stortford, many front gardens have already been paved once, so new paving often starts with breaking out the old surface.
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 Bishop's Stortford?
Most dropped kerb quotes in the East of England fall within £1,050–£3,150 including VAT, with any extras listed separately on your quote.
| 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
- Help with the highway authority application and drawings
- Eligibility check: visibility, trees, street furniture, frontage depth
- Drive levels set to meet the new kerb line
What the survey covers
- Access and working space
- Buried services near the crossing or channel
- How the new work ties into the paving
- Levels of the pavement, kerb and drive
- Who must approve the work and how long that takes
Planning and kerb rules in Bishop's Stortford
Bishop's Stortford 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.
Water planned first
Falls, channels and soakaways are designed before the pattern is chosen.
Clean finish
The site is swept, the joints are filled and you are shown how to look after the paving.
Dropped kerbs in Bishop's Stortford: questions
Who approves a dropped kerb in Bishop's Stortford?
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.
How much does a dropped kerb cost in Bishop's Stortford?
Guide price: £1,050–£3,150 including VAT. The survey confirms the work needed.
Do you work in Hoddesdon, Hertford and Cheshunt?
Yes. We cover Bishop's Stortford and the places around it, including Hoddesdon, Hertford and Cheshunt, and the rest of Hertfordshire.
Can this be done at the same time as a new drive in Bishop's Stortford?
Yes, and it usually should be, so the levels match and the paving is only disturbed once.
Dropped kerbs near Bishop's Stortford
Nearby towns we cover for dropped kerbs, and dropped kerbs across Hertfordshire:
- Dropped kerbs in Hoddesdon
- Dropped kerbs in Hertford
- Dropped kerbs in Cheshunt
- Dropped kerbs in Stevenage
- Dropped kerbs in Welwyn Garden City
- Dropped kerbs in Hatfield
