Dropped Kerbs By Southern Drives

We have been installing dropped kerbs in Hampshire for over 35 years.

Dropped kerbs for improved vehicle access

Drop kerbs are designed to make it easier for vehicles to access your driveway.

Installing them usually means changing existing kerbs and footways on the public highway. That’s why an approved Street Works contractor must do the job after getting permission from the local council.

Southern Drives is Street Works approved and has 35+ years experience in dropped kerb installations.

For tarmac driveway prices, call 023 9238 7474 today for a free, no-obligation quote or to discuss your dropped kerb requirments.

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A newly laid drop kerb and tarmac pavement with a grass verge, bordered by gravel-edged kerbs. Houses with driveways are visible in the background on a slightly overcast day.

What Our Customers Say

Hear from our satisfied customers who have experienced the quality and value of our products and services.

“I selected Southern Drives due to reassurance of correct paperwork. Moving house recently I have seen how important this is.

Work was carried out to a very high standard, quickly and no mess in the street. Thanks to all the team”

Natasha
STUBBINGTON

“Southern Drives were recommended to me and a few other companies by a work colleague and I am glad I chose SD.

The communication is very quick and the work that was carried out was done to perfection, no faults at all.
Thank you again :)”

Daryl Edwards
FAREHAM

“Excellent workman really tidy, pleasant, turned up on day they said. Would definitely use again.

Site was nice and clean when they left.

Will recommend”

Julie Linfield
BORDON

A yellow road roller compactor, belonging to Southern Drives, placed on wooden boards, is parked on a freshly laid asphalt driveway in front of a garage door. The ground around the compactor appears clean and smooth, ensuring excellent accessibility.

Why choose Southern Drives?

We comply with the accreditation requirements under the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (NRSWA) codes of practice.
We have £10 million public liability insurance.
All our works meet the Council’s construction standards.
Our qualified and professional team have installing vehicle accesses in hundreds of locations across Hampshire.
We can help you with the paperwork and guide you through the process.

Do I need permission for a dropped kerb?

If you intend to drive a vehicle off a highway and over a footway/path onto your property then you will need a dropped kerb.

This also applies if you want to access your driveway or front garden If you do not have dropped kerb you should not drive over the pavement as you are breaking the law and enforcement action could be taken against you.

You may also be liable for any damage to the footway and utility supplies under it.

A newly laid natural stone driveway in front of a house, complete with convenient dropped kerbs for easy access.

A southern drives worker in a blue uniform operates a gas-powered line-painting machine to mark street lines in front of residential houses, an essential part of dropped kerb services. A large red gas cylinder is placed beside them on the road's edge. Bushes and potted plants are visible in front of the houses.

How do I apply for permission to build a Drop Kerb Vehicle Access?

First, you need to apply to Hampshire County Council for permission to install a dropped kerb.

You can find detailed instructions and submit your application through the Hampshire County Council’s official dropped kerb application page.

We have years of experience in the application process, so if you need any help navigating the requirements or completing your application, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us.

What happens once I have permission for a Dropped Kerb?

Southern Drives will do a site visit, take the necessary measurements as well as take photographs of the existing pavement and highway outside of your property.

We will then provide you with a written quotation for the work to be completed.

Once the quotation is accepted we will issue an invoice for the license fee. Southern Drives will deal with the Council on your behalf and obtain the necessary authority (a Section 171 licence) that permits us to excavate the public highway.

A brick house with circular and rectangular windows is visible. The driveway has been recently paved with tarmac, featuring a smooth dropped kerb installation. A brick wall with an archway is on the right side of the driveway.

Drop Kerbs By Southern Drives

This is a collection of our recently completed dropped kerbs across Hampshire. Each project showcases our commitment to quality craftsmanship and attention to detail.

A newly-paved driveway in front of a house with a brick exterior and white front facade features light brown pavers, bordered by a hedge on one side. Dropped kerbs provide easy access from the road in front of the property.

A house with a newly paved driveway featuring dropped kerbs. A Southern Drives signboard is placed on the driveway near the house. The driveway leads to a garage on the left side.

A section of a paved street, showing the dropped kerb, an asphalt patch, and a white line painted on the road. to indicate no parking

A section of tarmac pavement has been freshly laid with a new dropped kerb. The new black asphalt contrasts with the older, lighter-colored concrete. There are bushes and some greenery on the left side along the edge of the path.

Do You Still Have Questions?

Get in touch with us to discuss your ideas for the installation of a drop kerb. Our team is ready to support you throughout the entire process, ensuring that your home’s access needs are met with precision and care. Let’s work together to enhance your property’s accessibility!

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