Dropped kerbs and vehicle crossings in County Antrim
Dropped kerbs and vehicle crossings in County Antrim are priced from a site survey and an itemised specification, adjusted for Northern Ireland rates.
How much does a dropped kerb cost in County Antrim?
Rates in County Antrim follow Northern Ireland, about 12% below our UK midpoint.
| Item | Guide price (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Dropped kerb construction where the council allows an approved contractor | £880–£2,650 per job |
Towns we cover in County Antrim
Postcode areas: BT.
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 County Antrim
In Northern Ireland, more than 5 m² of hard surface in front of a house should be porous or drain to a porous area within the property; DfI Roads approves dropped kerbs. If the job needs a dropped kerb, DfI Roads approves it before any work on the footway.
Dropped kerbs and vehicle crossings in County Antrim: questions
How much does a dropped kerb cost in County Antrim?
As a 2026 guide, about £880–£2,650 per job inc VAT in County Antrim. The survey confirms a fixed price.
Which towns in County Antrim do you cover?
Belfast, Lisburn, Newtownabbey, Carrickfergus, Ballymena, Antrim, Larne, Ballymoney 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.
Other services in County Antrim
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