Dropped kerbs and vehicle crossings in South Glamorgan
From Cardiff to the smaller towns in South Glamorgan, 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 South Glamorgan?
Rates in South 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 South Glamorgan
Postcode areas: CF.
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 South 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.
How it is built
Dropped kerbs and vehicle crossings in South Glamorgan: questions
How much does a dropped kerb cost in South Glamorgan?
As a 2026 guide, about £950–£2,850 per job inc VAT in South Glamorgan. The survey confirms a fixed price.
Which towns in South Glamorgan do you cover?
Cardiff, Barry, Penarth, Llantwit Major, Llandaff, Dinas Powys.
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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Get a written tarmac quote
Send a postcode and a rough size and we'll arrange a survey. Every quote lists the layers, edging, drainage and VAT.
- Surface courseDEPTH + MIX
- Binder courseDEPTH + MIX
- Sub-baseDEPTH + MATERIAL
- Edges, drainage, VATITEMISED