Dropped kerbs and vehicle crossings in Merseyside
From Liverpool to the smaller towns in Merseyside, 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 Merseyside?
Rates in Merseyside 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 Merseyside
- Liverpool
- Birkenhead
- St Helens
- Southport
- Wallasey
- Bootle
- Bebington
- Huyton
- Kirkby
- Prescot
- Heswall
- Maghull
- Newton-le-Willows
- Formby
- Litherland
- Speke
- Garston
- Halewood
- Moreton
- Haydock
Postcode areas: CH, L, PR, 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 Merseyside
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. Any new or widened crossing over the pavement needs approval from the highway authority (the county or unitary council).
How it is built
Dropped kerbs and vehicle crossings in Merseyside: questions
How much does a dropped kerb cost in Merseyside?
As a 2026 guide, about £970–£2,900 per job inc VAT in Merseyside. The survey confirms a fixed price.
Which towns in Merseyside do you cover?
Liverpool, Birkenhead, St Helens, Southport, Wallasey, Bootle, Bebington, Huyton 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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Send a postcode and a rough size and we'll arrange a survey. Every quote lists the layers, edging, drainage and VAT.
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- Binder courseDEPTH + MIX
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