Need safe, legal access to your driveway? Fine Landscaping delivers Dropped Kerbs in Sidcup with council applications, compliant installation and tidy reinstatement. Most crossovers are completed in 1–2 days, with clear pricing and minimal disruption.
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A professionally installed dropped kerb makes entering and leaving your drive smoother, safer and compliant. We carry out pavement crossovers across DA14 and DA15, including near Sidcup High Street and Queen Mary’s Hospital. From the first site visit to the final reinstatement, we manage the details that matter: levels, drainage, pedestrian safety and finish. You get a crossover that looks smart and performs properly in all weather.
Sidcup’s mix of 1930s semis, Victorian houses and newer developments often comes with short front gardens, shared crossovers and tight parking. We’re used to setting out kerb lines that suit wider vehicles without overstepping boundaries. In areas such as Foots Cray and towards Chislehurst, we regularly adapt designs to existing paving, walls and mature planting. The result is a crossover that fits the property and the street scene.
Our process is straightforward: survey, council paperwork, permit approval, installation and full reinstatement of the footway. We use proven construction methods and compliant materials, keeping the site clean and access managed throughout. Homeowners choose us for clear communication, reliable scheduling and workmanship that stands up to daily use. All work is completed to the relevant standards and signed off where required.
We understand the requirements for dropped kerbs in London Borough of Bexley, including inspections, approved contractors and reinstatement standards. Sidcup streets often have narrow carriageways and high footfall near schools and shops, so we plan traffic management and safe pedestrian routes. Ground conditions and existing services can vary around Foots Cray Meadows, so we survey carefully before excavation. Our approach keeps the crossover compliant while protecting nearby paving, walls and planting.
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For dropped kerbs Sidcup area projects, costs commonly fall between £800 and £2,500 depending on crossover width, excavation depth, existing surfacing and any service diversions. Most homeowners in DA14/DA15 typically spend around £1,200–£1,800 for a standard single-vehicle crossover with reinstatement. Permit fees, inspections and traffic management (if required) can also influence the overall budget.
Most dropped kerb installations take 1–2 days on site once permits are in place. The exact timescale depends on the crossover width, the type of existing footway (slabs, tarmac or block), weather conditions and whether we need additional groundwork for levels or drainage. If the council requires inspections at set stages, we programme the work to meet those checkpoints without unnecessary delays.
A dropped kerb affects the public highway, so you normally need approval from the London Borough of Bexley and the work must be carried out to their specification, often by an approved contractor. While many driveway and garden alterations can be permitted development, the pavement crossover itself is controlled by the council. We check requirements, submit council applications, arrange permits and ensure the installation is compliant from start to finish.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our workmanship for dropped kerb installations, covering issues such as settlement caused by inadequate sub-base preparation, poor compaction or defective laying. It also covers reinstatement defects related to our work, such as edging movement or surface failure. Normal wear, impact damage and problems caused by third-party utility works aren’t included, but we’ll always advise on the best next steps if anything arises.
Options depend on the existing footway and council specification, but common choices include standard dropped kerbs with tarmac reinstatement, concrete slab reinstatement, or transitions that tie neatly into block paving on your drive. We can also advise on crossover width, kerb radii and levels to suit your vehicle and frontage. After a site survey, we recommend a compliant design that looks right for your property and street.
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