Dropped kerbs and vehicle crossings in Greater London
Across in Greater London, we cover 66 towns for dropped kerbs, including Brent, Islington and Westminster.
How much does a dropped kerb cost in Greater London?
Rates in Greater London follow London, about 20% above our UK midpoint.
| Item | Guide price (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Dropped kerb construction where the council allows an approved contractor | £1,200–£3,600 per job |
Towns we cover in Greater London
- Brent
- Islington
- Westminster
- Bexley
- Barking
- Sutton
- Croydon
- Ilford
- Enfield
- Harrow
- Tottenham
- Walthamstow
- Dagenham
- Romford
- Hayes
- Fulham
- Edmonton
- Southall
- Putney
- Battersea
- Purley
- Peckham
- Chingford
- Uxbridge
- Wimbledon
- Brixton
- Hounslow
- Finchley
- Cricklewood
- Mitcham
- Feltham
- Acton
- Beckenham
- Chelsea
- Streatham
- South Croydon
- Leytonstone
- Eltham
- Morden
- Carshalton
- Catford
- Willesden
- Canning Town
- Holloway
- Welling
- Shepherds Bush
- Surbiton
- Greenford
- Heston
- Stratford
- Chiswick
- Thamesmead
- Ruislip
- Greenwich
- Barnet
- Kilburn
- Wood Green
- Muswell Hill
- Bow
- Highbury
- Camden Town
- Northolt
- Coulsdon
- Hornchurch
- Blackheath
- Isleworth
Postcode areas: BR, CR, DA, E, EC, EN, HA, IG, KT, N, NW, RM, SE, SL, SM, SW, TW, UB, W, WC.
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 Greater London
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 Greater London: questions
How much does a dropped kerb cost in Greater London?
As a 2026 guide, about £1,200–£3,600 per job inc VAT in Greater London. The survey confirms a fixed price.
Which towns in Greater London do you cover?
Brent, Islington, Westminster, Bexley, Barking, Sutton, Croydon, Ilford and more.
How long does a dropped kerb take?
Approval often takes weeks; building is usually 1–2 days.
Do I need planning permission for a dropped kerb?
You do if the road is classified (an A, B or C road) and in some other cases. Unclassified residential roads usually need only the highway licence, but check your council's guidance.
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