NRSWA-qualified · S171 licence arranged
Legal vehicle access, built to council spec
A dropped kerb is what makes it legal to drive across the pavement onto your driveway. Without an approved vehicle crossing you cannot legally park off-road.
You apply to your council, Hampshire County Council or Southampton City Council, for vehicle crossing approval. Once it is granted and you instruct us, we arrange the Section 171 licence and the permissions needed to work on the highway, then our NRSWA-qualified team carries out the excavation, kerbing and surfacing to the council's specification.
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Why choose Resurfacing Contractors
A crossing is only as good as its approval & build
Our NRSWA-qualified team builds your crossing to the council's specification, on the right foundations, and arranges the S171 licence once your council approval is in place.
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Dropped kerb FAQs
Do I need permission for a dropped kerb?
Yes. You need vehicle crossing approval from your council (Hampshire County Council or Southampton City Council) before any work starts. Once it is granted and you instruct us, we arrange the S171 licence.
How long does the council process take?
Timescales vary by council, and approval typically takes several weeks. We can survey and quote while your application is being considered.
How much does a dropped kerb cost?
Costs depend on width, verge, kerb type and any utility works.
Who applies for council approval?
You do. The vehicle crossing application goes to your local council as the highways authority. Once it is approved and you instruct us, we arrange the S171 licence and the permissions needed to carry out the works.
What if there are utilities or a verge?
We check verges and utilities at the site survey and include any extra work in your quotation.
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