Get the entrance right before work starts
Pre-application advice
We help you understand site suitability before you start the council permission process.
Drive and crossing aligned
We plan the pavement crossing and driveway entrance as one practical vehicle route.
Replacement or new work
We handle both fresh installations and crossings that need rebuilding or adjustment.
Safer vehicle access starts with the right crossing
A dropped kerb is not just a few lower kerbstones. It creates the proper crossing between the road and your parking area, helping vehicles enter and leave without bumping over a full kerb or damaging the pavement edge. We handle dropped kerb work in Frome for new and replacement crossings, looking at how the pavement, frontage and driveway entrance need to work together. Before anything starts, the key question is whether the site is suitable. Width, gradients, visibility, drainage, utilities and the intended parking position all affect what can be done.
Advice first, then the crossing and driveway can be planned together
Council permission is needed before dropped kerb work begins, so we give practical advice before you apply rather than leaving you to guess. If the project goes ahead, we plan kerb adjustment, pavement excavation, the strengthened crossing and the alignment into the drive as one access route. That joined-up approach helps avoid awkward entrances, poor falls or a crossing that technically exists but does not actually make parking easier.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need permission before a dropped kerb is installed?
Yes. The relevant council permission needs to be in place before the work starts. We can advise on the practical issues that affect suitability before you apply, which helps you understand whether the site is likely to work and how the crossing should be planned.
What can stop a dropped kerb from being possible?
Several site factors can affect feasibility, including frontage width, steep gradients, poor visibility, drainage issues, underground utilities and where the driveway would sit behind the pavement. That is why we assess the entrance as a whole rather than looking only at the kerb itself.
Can you replace an existing dropped kerb crossing?
Yes. We can look at replacing or adjusting an existing crossing if it no longer suits the driveway layout or has deteriorated. The work may involve kerb changes, pavement excavation, strengthening and better alignment with the parking area behind it.