Dropped kerbs and vehicle crossings in Mid Glamorgan
Across in Mid Glamorgan, we cover 16 towns for dropped kerbs, including Rhondda, Tonypandy and Bridgend.
How much does a dropped kerb cost in Mid Glamorgan?
Rates in Mid Glamorgan follow Wales, about 5% below our UK midpoint.
| Item | Guide price (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Dropped kerb construction where the council allows an approved contractor | £950–£2,850 per job |
Towns we cover in Mid Glamorgan
- Rhondda
- Tonypandy
- Bridgend
- Merthyr Tydfil
- Pontypridd
- Aberdare
- Caerphilly
- Maesteg
- Porthcawl
- Llantrisant
- Pyle
- Bargoed
- Treharris
- Mountain Ash
- Tonyrefail
- Pencoed
Postcode areas: CF, NP, SA.
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 Mid Glamorgan
In Wales, new front hardstanding should be porous or drain to a permeable area within the property, and work covering 100 m² or more with drainage effects usually needs SAB approval first. A vehicle crossing over the footway is a separate approval, from the council as highway authority.
Dropped kerbs and vehicle crossings in Mid Glamorgan: questions
How much does a dropped kerb cost in Mid Glamorgan?
As a 2026 guide, about £950–£2,850 per job inc VAT in Mid Glamorgan. The survey confirms a fixed price.
Which towns in Mid Glamorgan do you cover?
Rhondda, Tonypandy, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, Pontypridd, Aberdare, Caerphilly, Maesteg 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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