Edges, drainage and kerbs

Dropped kerbs and vehicle crossings in North Yorkshire

From York to the smaller towns in North Yorkshire, our dropped kerbs quotes list the depths, edging, drainage and VAT so you can compare like with like.

NORTH YORKSHIRE GUIDE£960–£2,900 per job inc VAT
Dropped kerb crossing with a new tarmac footway strip, typical of dropped kerb work

How much does a dropped kerb cost in North Yorkshire?

Rates in North Yorkshire follow Yorkshire and the Humber, about 4% below our UK midpoint.

ItemGuide price (inc VAT)
Dropped kerb construction where the council allows an approved contractor£960–£2,900 per job

Towns we cover in North Yorkshire

Postcode areas: DL, HG, TS, YO.

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 North Yorkshire

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. A vehicle crossing over the footway is a separate approval, from the highway authority (the county or unitary council).

Dropped kerbs and vehicle crossings in North Yorkshire: questions

How much does a dropped kerb cost in North Yorkshire?

As a 2026 guide, about £960–£2,900 per job inc VAT in North Yorkshire. The survey confirms a fixed price.

Which towns in North Yorkshire do you cover?

York, Middlesbrough, Harrogate, Scarborough, Redcar, Selby, Thornaby, Yarm and more.

How long does a dropped kerb take?

Approval often takes weeks; building is usually 1–2 days.

Can you build my dropped kerb?

Where your council allows approved or accredited contractors to build crossings, yes, to their specification. Where the council builds them itself, we coordinate the drive around its dates.

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