Dropped kerbs and vehicle crossings in Staffordshire
Across in Staffordshire, we cover 13 towns for dropped kerbs, including Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle-under-Lyme and Burton upon Trent.
How much does a dropped kerb cost in Staffordshire?
Rates in Staffordshire follow the West Midlands, in line with our UK midpoint.
| Item | Guide price (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Dropped kerb construction where the council allows an approved contractor | £1,000–£3,000 per job |
Towns we cover in Staffordshire
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Newcastle-under-Lyme
- Burton upon Trent
- Cannock
- Tamworth
- Stafford
- Lichfield
- Kidsgrove
- Burntwood
- Rugeley
- Leek
- Great Wyrley
- Biddulph
Postcode areas: B, DE, ST, WS.
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 Staffordshire
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 Staffordshire: questions
How much does a dropped kerb cost in Staffordshire?
As a 2026 guide, about £1,000–£3,000 per job inc VAT in Staffordshire. The survey confirms a fixed price.
Which towns in Staffordshire do you cover?
Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Burton upon Trent, Cannock, Tamworth, Stafford, Lichfield, Kidsgrove and more.
How long does a dropped kerb take?
Approval often takes weeks; building is usually 1–2 days.
Who approves a dropped kerb?
The highway authority: the county or unitary council in England, the council in Wales and Scotland, and DfI Roads in Northern Ireland.
Other services in Staffordshire
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