Edges, drainage and kerbs

Dropped kerbs and vehicle crossings in Rutland

Looking for dropped kerbs in Rutland? Start with a guide price, then a survey that turns it into a fixed, written specification.

RUTLAND GUIDE£980–£2,950 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 Rutland?

Rates in Rutland follow the East Midlands, about 2% below our UK midpoint.

ItemGuide price (inc VAT)
Dropped kerb construction where the council allows an approved contractor£980–£2,950 per job

Towns we cover in Rutland

Postcode areas: LE.

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 Rutland

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 Rutland: questions

How much does a dropped kerb cost in Rutland?

As a 2026 guide, about £980–£2,950 per job inc VAT in Rutland. The survey confirms a fixed price.

Which towns in Rutland do you cover?

Oakham.

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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