Dropped Kerbs in Wandsworth delivered with tidy workmanship and full compliance. We handle council applications, permits, installation and reinstatement so your crossover is approved and built to last.
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If you’re tired of mounting the kerb or struggling with on-street parking, a compliant pavement crossover can transform access to your driveway. We install dropped kerbs for homeowners across SW18, including Wandsworth Town and Earlsfield. From surveys to reinstatement, we manage the details so your frontage looks smart and functions properly. You’ll often see our work near Wandsworth Common and around East Hill where driveways are being upgraded.
Wandsworth’s mix of Victorian and Edwardian houses, plus modern riverside apartments, means no two frontages are the same. Many period properties have narrow entrances, low walls and mature street trees that need careful protection during excavation. We design crossover widths and levels to suit your vehicle, sightlines and the existing footway. For newer developments, we focus on clean edges, consistent finishes and minimal disruption to shared access routes.
Our process is straightforward: site visit, measurements, council application support, then a planned 1–2 day build with clear traffic and pedestrian management. We use approved methods for kerb installation, sub-base build-up and surface reinstatement to meet local standards. Homeowners choose us because we communicate clearly, keep the site tidy, and deliver compliant results that pass inspection. Every installation is completed with long-term performance in mind, not quick fixes.
Working in the London Borough of Wandsworth means dealing with busy streets, controlled parking zones and strict footway standards. In SW18, we plan deliveries and waste removal to reduce disruption and avoid access issues. Ground conditions can vary between older streets and newer riverside areas, so we adjust excavation depth and compaction to prevent future settlement. If trees, utilities or tight front gardens affect the layout, we design around them while keeping the crossover compliant.
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For dropped kerbs Wandsworth area projects, most homeowners budget £800–£2,500 depending on crossover width, footway construction, and how much reinstatement is required. Typical costs are often £1,200–£1,800 for a standard domestic access. Prices can rise if there are multiple kerbs to change, significant excavation, or constraints such as utilities, tree roots or complex traffic management requirements.
Most dropped kerb installations take 1–2 days on site once approvals are in place. A straightforward crossover with clear access can often be completed in a day, including excavation, kerb laying and reinstatement. Timescales may extend if the footway needs deeper reconstruction, if weather affects curing, or if access is restricted by parking, deliveries or nearby works. We’ll confirm a practical schedule before starting.
Yes—creating a vehicle crossover usually requires approval from the highway authority, and the work must meet their specification. While many driveway and front garden changes are permitted development, the footway and kerb are part of the public highway, so permissions and inspections typically apply. We guide you through the council application process, provide the required details, and ensure the installation is compliant from levels to reinstatement.
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 failures related to our reinstatement where applicable. Normal wear, accidental damage, or problems caused by third-party works (for example utility excavations) aren’t included. We’ll explain what’s covered in writing before the job begins.
Options depend on council requirements and the existing footway, but we can advise on kerb types, crossover widths, and reinstatement finishes that suit your frontage. Common choices include standard dropped kerbs with matching edging, strengthened footway construction for vehicle loading, and tidy transitions to block paving or tarmac driveways. We’ll help you choose a layout that works with sightlines, drainage, and the style of your property, while staying compliant.
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