Dropped kerbs and vehicle crossings in Highland and Moray
Across in Highland and Moray, we cover 5 towns for dropped kerbs, including Inverness, Elgin and Fort William.
How much does a dropped kerb cost in Highland and Moray?
Rates in Highland and Moray follow Scotland, about 8% above our UK midpoint. Work here is by arrangement because of travel and haulage.
| Item | Guide price (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Dropped kerb construction where the council allows an approved contractor | £1,100–£3,250 per job |
Towns we cover in Highland and Moray
Postcode areas: IV, PH.
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 Highland and Moray
In Scotland, permitted development allows a hard surface between a house and a road only if it is porous or the water drains to a porous area within the property. Unlike England there is no 5 m² allowance, so it applies to any size. Conservation areas and the grounds of listed buildings have extra restrictions. The council, as roads authority, controls any new or widened access across a footway.
How it is built
Dropped kerbs and vehicle crossings in Highland and Moray: questions
How much does a dropped kerb cost in Highland and Moray?
As a 2026 guide, about £1,100–£3,250 per job inc VAT in Highland and Moray. The survey confirms a fixed price.
Which towns in Highland and Moray do you cover?
Inverness, Elgin, Fort William, Nairn, Forres, by arrangement.
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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