Dropped kerbs and vehicle crossings in Dunbartonshire
From Bearsden to the smaller towns in Dunbartonshire, our dropped kerbs quotes list the depths, edging, drainage and VAT so you can compare like with like.
How much does a dropped kerb cost in Dunbartonshire?
Rates in Dunbartonshire follow Scotland, about 2% below our UK midpoint.
| Item | Guide price (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Dropped kerb construction where the council allows an approved contractor | £980–£2,950 per job |
Towns we cover in Dunbartonshire
Postcode areas: G.
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 Dunbartonshire
In Scotland, a hard surface between the house and a road is permitted development only if it is porous or drains to a porous area within the property, whatever its size. If the job needs a dropped kerb, the council as roads authority approves it before any work on the footway.
Dropped kerbs and vehicle crossings in Dunbartonshire: questions
How much does a dropped kerb cost in Dunbartonshire?
As a 2026 guide, about £980–£2,950 per job inc VAT in Dunbartonshire. The survey confirms a fixed price.
Which towns in Dunbartonshire do you cover?
Bearsden, Clydebank, Vale of Leven, Bishopbriggs, Dumbarton, Kirkintilloch, Milngavie.
How long does a dropped kerb take?
Approval often takes weeks; building is usually 1–2 days.
How much does a dropped kerb cost?
It depends on the council. Application fees seen in 2026 run from about £100 to £400, and building typically costs about £1,000–£3,000, sometimes more where utilities need protecting. Some councils quote a fixed price and build it themselves.
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Send a postcode and a rough size and we'll arrange a survey. Every quote lists the layers, edging, drainage and VAT.
- Surface courseDEPTH + MIX
- Binder courseDEPTH + MIX
- Sub-baseDEPTH + MATERIAL
- Edges, drainage, VATITEMISED