Dropped Kerbs in Keston delivered with full permits, compliant kerb installation and tidy reinstatement. We handle the council application and build a safe, legal pavement crossover in 1–2 days.
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If you’re creating or upgrading a driveway in BR2, a properly installed dropped kerb is essential for safe access and council compliance. Fine Landscaping manages the full pavement crossover process, from applications through to kerb installation and reinstatement. We regularly work near Keston Common and along routes leading towards Hayes, where parking and visibility need careful planning. The result is a neat, durable entrance that looks right and functions properly.
Keston’s mix of period cottages, large detached houses and country homes often comes with wider frontages, mature boundaries and established drive layouts. That means levels, drainage and turning space must be considered before any kerb is altered. Our team is used to working on properties around Keston Ponds and neighbouring Farnborough, where finishes matter and disruption needs to be kept minimal. We plan the crossover to suit your frontage and the way you actually use your drive.
Our process starts with a site visit to check measurements, sightlines and existing services, then we prepare the paperwork and coordinate requirements. Once approved, we install the kerbs, construct the crossover, and reinstate the footway to the required standard. You’ll get clear communication, clean working practices and a finish designed to last. Local homeowners choose us because we take compliance seriously and back our workmanship with a long warranty.
We’re familiar with dropped kerbs in London Borough of Bromley, including the approval steps and inspection expectations. In Keston, we often encounter varied ground build-ups and mature tree roots near verges, so we plan excavation and reinstatement carefully. Access can be tight on village roads, so we schedule deliveries and keep the footway safe and passable. Our approach suits everything from older cottage frontages to large detached drive entrances.
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Most dropped kerbs in the Keston area fall between £800 and £2,500, depending on the crossover width, existing footway construction and how much reinstatement is required. Typical projects come in around £1,200–£1,800 for a straightforward installation with compliant kerbs and a clean finish. Costs can rise if there are deeper dig requirements, additional edging, or complex site access and traffic management needs.
The on-site work is usually completed in 1–2 days, assuming approvals are already in place and there are no surprises under the footway. Timescales can extend if the council requires specific inspection stages, if weather affects curing, or if extra excavation is needed due to weak sub-base or existing repairs. We’ll confirm a realistic programme after a site check and keep disruption to parking and access as low as possible.
Yes, a dropped kerb (vehicle crossover) normally requires permission from the highway authority, even if your driveway or front garden works are permitted development. The footway and kerb are part of the public highway, so Bromley’s rules cover gradients, visibility, drainage and construction standards. We can manage the application and ensure the proposed crossover meets requirements before any work starts, helping you avoid delays and non-compliant installations.
We provide a 10-year warranty on workmanship for our dropped kerb installations, covering issues such as settlement caused by improper compaction, edging movement, and defects linked to installation quality. It also includes our reinstatement work where applicable, provided the area isn’t altered later by third parties or damaged by abnormal loading. We’ll explain what’s covered in writing and advise on aftercare, including curing times and best use during the first weeks.
Options depend on council requirements and the existing footway, but common choices include standard dropped kerb units, strengthened crossover construction, and finishes that tie into your driveway edge. We can also incorporate clean transitions to block paving, tarmac or resin-bound drive surfaces, with tidy edging details. During the survey we’ll discuss width, alignment and levels so the entrance looks balanced, drains correctly, and works for your vehicles without scraping.
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