Drop kerb

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hi I want to have drop kerb outside my property as I am fed up of lack of parking in my road.

I think I need to get planning permission but any ideas to the cost of the kerb?


*dam spelling in title , Doh!
 
I think you need to get "them" to do that.


Drop kerb is a driveway entrance through the pavment. (you know the low bits?)
 
Psycho Sonny said:
what is a drop kerb? also i dont think you are allowed to modify public roads, paths, etc
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You are if you get planning permission as it is alteration to highways, it all depends but generally if your neighbours have it too it wouldn't be hard to get. Price wise, you just have to ring local builders for quotes. Actually ring up a local architect for some recommendation rather than blindly off the yellow pages, you'll avoid the cowboys that way.
 
According to this random website, you need to apply for permission (along with a fee), then hire your own licenced contractor to carry out the work.

Whether the information on that website is at all accurate or if it applies to anything, I have no idea :)
 
I think it varies a bit depending on the council, but as mentioned you need to get permission then either get an authorised contractor or the council to do it.
 
iCraig said:
Why does it cost £800?

Surely it's not hard to do and the materials aren't too expensive?
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would imagine there is a lot of work digging out old pavement etc , also skip ( enviromental ) costs are high nowadays
 
iCraig said:
Why does it cost £800?

Surely it's not hard to do and the materials aren't too expensive?
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It has to be done by the council.

So 20 people, 8 weeks, major distruption and they'll probably drop your neighbours kerb instead of yours by mistake.
 
Vanilla said:
It has to be done by the council.

So 20 people, 8 weeks, major distruption and they'll probably drop your neighbours kerb instead of yours by mistake.
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dont forget all the cups of tea :eek:
 
Rotty said:
would imagine there is a lot of work digging out old pavement etc , also skip ( enviromental ) costs are high nowadays
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Perhaps but if an entire driveway can be done for £700 why is two slabs and some concrete costing £800 minimum.

My Dad just piped in and said his mate had to pay £2200 for his to be lowered. He contested it 3 times but had to pay or leave it as it was. Unbelievable.
 
iCraig said:
Perhaps but if an entire driveway can be done for £700 why is two slabs and some concrete costing £800 minimum.
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Labour and administration are the main costs.

Pulling numbers out of the air here, but eight hours net work (digging up old pavement, disposing of the waste, putting new pavement and kerb sections down) with five people, each on £15/hour... that's £600 right there. Throw on about £100 for materials, £100 to cover all the tools and signage required... all the paperwork and administration costs somewhere in there...
 
My mate just paid a £1000 but there are rules and conditions depending where you live.
eg - you must be able to drive forwards onto your property and then drive forwards out.
 
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