Need safe, compliant driveway access from the road? Fine Landscaping delivers Dropped Kerbs in Biggin Hill with council applications, permits and tidy reinstatement. Most installations are completed in 1–2 days with minimal disruption.
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If you’re creating a new driveway entrance or improving access, a properly installed dropped kerb is essential. We carry out pavement crossovers across Biggin Hill, including near Biggin Hill Airport and the RAF Memorial. From the first site visit to final reinstatement, we manage the details that keep the work compliant and durable. We also support homeowners across TN16 with clear guidance on what’s required.
Biggin Hill’s semi-rural setting means many homes have wider frontages, sloped drives and mature boundaries. We regularly work on large detached houses, bungalows and period properties in areas such as Aperfield and Berry's Green. These plots often need careful setting-out for sightlines, drainage and vehicle turning. Our team designs the crossover to suit your frontage and daily parking needs, not a one-size-fits-all layout.
Our process is straightforward: survey, council application support, permit coordination, excavation and kerb installation, then full reinstatement of the footway. We keep the site safe and tidy, protect existing services, and aim to complete within 1–2 days where approvals allow. Homeowners choose us for clear communication, consistent workmanship and a finish that looks right with your property. Every job is completed to current standards, with compliance checked at each stage.
Working in the London Borough of Bromley means meeting specific crossover standards and inspection requirements. In the dropped kerbs Biggin Hill area, we often find varied verge widths, older footway layers and tighter access for plant and deliveries. We plan traffic management, parking and material drops to reduce disruption, especially around schools, churches and busy routes. The result is a crossover that suits Biggin Hill’s larger plots and rural lanes while staying fully compliant.
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For dropped kerbs in Biggin Hill, most homeowners budget £800–£2,500 depending on crossover width, excavation depth, footway construction and reinstatement type. Typical projects fall around £1,200–£1,800 for a standard domestic entrance. Costs can rise if there’s extensive pavement rebuild, additional drainage, or multiple kerbs to be altered. We’ll survey the frontage and explain the cost drivers before any work starts.
The on-site work usually takes 1–2 days, assuming permits are in place and access is clear. Day one typically covers excavation, setting levels and kerb installation; day two is for surfacing and reinstatement where needed. Timescales can extend if the council requires staged inspections, if weather affects surfacing, or if we uncover deeper footway layers. We’ll confirm a realistic programme after the survey and approvals.
Yes, a dropped kerb (pavement crossover) normally requires permission because it alters the public footway. While many driveway and garden changes can be permitted development, the kerb and pavement are controlled by the highway authority. We help you through the application process, provide the details the council expects, and ensure the build meets required specifications. If there are restrictions, utilities or visibility issues, we flag them early.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our workmanship for dropped kerb installations, covering issues such as settlement caused by poor compaction, defective installation and premature failure of reinstatement attributable to our work. It doesn’t cover damage from heavy vehicles beyond domestic use, third-party utility works, or accidental impact. We also document the build approach and materials used, so you have a clear record of what was installed and why.
Most crossovers use council-approved kerbs with a footway reinstated in tarmac, concrete or paving to match the surrounding pavement. For the driveway side, popular options include block paving aprons, resin-bound finishes and durable asphalt, with edging to keep lines crisp. We’ll advise on levels, drainage and the best transition between driveway and footway. The goal is a practical, compliant entrance that complements your frontage and parking layout.
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