Dropped kerbs and vehicle crossings in Cheshire
Across in Cheshire, we cover 15 towns for dropped kerbs, including Warrington, Chester and Crewe.
How much does a dropped kerb cost in Cheshire?
Rates in Cheshire follow the North West, about 3% below our UK midpoint.
| Item | Guide price (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Dropped kerb construction where the council allows an approved contractor | £970–£2,900 per job |
Towns we cover in Cheshire
- Warrington
- Chester
- Crewe
- Ellesmere Port
- Widnes
- Runcorn
- Macclesfield
- Northwich
- Great Sankey
- Winsford
- Congleton
- Wilmslow
- Sandbach
- Nantwich
- Neston
Postcode areas: CH, CW, SK, WA.
What is included?
A dropped kerb, or vehicle crossing, is a section of pavement and kerb lowered and strengthened so a vehicle can legally cross the footway to reach a driveway. It needs the highway authority's approval before any work starts.
- Check the frontage: trees, lamp posts, covers, junctions and sight lines
- Help preparing the application and site plan
- Planning permission check for classified roads
- Construction to the council's specification where approved contractors are allowed
- Footway reinstatement in tarmac or to match
- Coordinated with the new drive so both are finished together
Rules in Cheshire
In England, a new hard surface over 5 m² in front of a house needs planning permission unless it is porous or drains to a lawn, border or soakaway within the property. If the job needs a dropped kerb, the highway authority (the county or unitary council) approves it before any work on the footway.
Dropped kerbs and vehicle crossings in Cheshire: questions
How much does a dropped kerb cost in Cheshire?
As a 2026 guide, about £970–£2,900 per job inc VAT in Cheshire. The survey confirms a fixed price.
Which towns in Cheshire do you cover?
Warrington, Chester, Crewe, Ellesmere Port, Widnes, Runcorn, Macclesfield, Northwich and more.
How long does a dropped kerb take?
Approval often takes weeks; building is usually 1–2 days.
Who approves a dropped kerb?
The highway authority: the county or unitary council in England, the council in Wales and Scotland, and DfI Roads in Northern Ireland.
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