Need Dropped Kerbs in Dulwich for safe, legal driveway access? Fine Landscaping handles Southwark applications, compliant kerb installation and full reinstatement. Most crossovers are completed in 1–2 days with tidy, traffic-aware working.
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A properly installed dropped kerb makes driveway access safer, protects your vehicle, and keeps you compliant with local rules. We deliver crossovers across SE21, SE22 and SE24, including East Dulwich and Dulwich Village. Whether you’re close to Dulwich Park or near Dulwich Picture Gallery, we plan the works to minimise disruption. You’ll get a neat finish that suits the street and your frontage.
Dulwich is known for its affluent village atmosphere and outstanding period architecture, so details matter. We regularly work on Georgian and Victorian houses, plus larger detached properties with wider front gardens and mature trees. Access can be tight on residential roads, especially around West Dulwich and Herne Hill, so we organise deliveries and waste removal carefully. The result is a crossover that looks right for the property and performs for years.
Our process is straightforward: site survey, council application support, then kerb installation, pavement crossover construction and reinstatement. We use compliant build-ups and levels so drainage, falls and thresholds work properly from day one. Homeowners trust us for clear pricing, tidy working and reliable scheduling—our Norbury base is around 20 minutes away. Every job is finished to a standard we’re happy to stand behind.
In the London Borough of Southwark, crossover standards and inspections are strict, so we build to spec from the start. Dulwich streets often have limited parking and mature tree roots, which can affect excavation and levels. We plan access, pedestrian safety and spoil removal to keep the pavement usable. Our team is used to working around period frontages where neat edges and sympathetic finishes matter.
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For dropped kerbs dulwich area projects, most homeowners budget £800–£2,500 depending on crossover width, footway construction, and any reinstatement requirements. Typical costs are often £1,200–£1,800 for a standard residential access. Prices can rise if there’s thicker pavement build-up, additional drainage work, or complex traffic management. We’ll survey the site and explain the cost drivers before you commit.
Most dropped kerb installations take 1–2 days on site once approvals are in place. The exact timescale depends on crossover width, existing pavement materials, and whether extra excavation or reinstatement is needed. Access constraints on busier roads around East Dulwich can also affect deliveries and working hours. We’ll confirm a schedule in advance and keep the area safe and tidy throughout.
Yes—because the pavement and kerb are part of the public highway, dropped kerbs in London Borough of Southwark require council permission and must be built to their specification. While many driveway and front garden changes can be permitted development, the crossover itself is controlled by the council. We help with the application, drawings and compliance checks, and we only proceed once approvals are in place.
We provide a 10-year workmanship warranty on our dropped kerb and crossover installation. This covers issues such as settlement caused by improper sub-base preparation, edge failure, and defects linked to our installation methods. It doesn’t cover damage from third parties, heavy vehicle overloading beyond domestic use, or existing ground movement outside our control. We’ll also give clear aftercare advice to help the finish last.
Options depend on council requirements and the existing footway, but common choices include concrete crossover construction, asphalt reinstatement, and sympathetic edging details to suit period properties. We can also advise on driveway thresholds, levels and falls so water drains correctly and the transition feels smooth. Where permitted, we’ll help you match finishes to your frontage and the surrounding pavement for a discreet, high-quality result.
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