05/02/2023
Dropping A Kerb In Scunthorpe
Having your kerb dropped or lowered by a paving contractor in Scunthorpe allows you to drive smoothly — and legally — from the road, over the pavement, and onto your driveway. If you’ve ever felt that hard jolt when your car’s mounted the pavement, then you’ll appreciate how they can make life easier for your car. They also have the potential to add value to your property.
Here, we’re going to take a look at all the issues surrounding dropped kerbs: their size, the laws surrounding dropping a kurb for a driveway in Scunthorpe where to get permission and how much they cost. We’ll also look at some of the essential dos and don’ts too.
How Big Is a Standard Dropped Kerb?
Generally, lowering a kerb in front of one property involves replacing five kerbstones: three flat ones framed by two angled ones. The wider the entrance needed (if it’s to cover two properties, for example), the more kerbstones will need replacing.
Are There Any Laws About Dropped Kerbs?
If you need to lower the kerb outside your property, then it’s not as simple as hiring someone or breaking out your sledgehammer! As the pavement that needs altering is a public highway, you have to meet a series of criteria and gain specific permission before doing anything else.
Where the pavement is owned and maintained by the local council, they’re your first port of call. Each council has its own rules about lowering kerbs; if you’re reading this and you don’t come under Scunthorpe Council, then see your local authority’s website for their own specifications.
If you do live in a Scunthorpe Council area and want a dropped kerb for your property, then you’ll need to check you have the following:
• Room for a driveway of at least 4.75m (roughly 15’ 5”) in length.
