Dropped Kerb Installation in Maidstone
Connerty Construction is an approved drop kerb installer for Kent County Council. If you're putting in a new driveway that needs vehicle access from the road, a dropped kerb has to be installed to the council's specification — we handle the whole job, from the kerb and footway work through to reinstating the surface properly.
A dropped kerb (sometimes called a dish kerb or vehicle crossover) lowers the kerb line and reshapes the footway so a vehicle can cross it safely without damaging the pavement or scraping the underside of the car. Getting this wrong is a common reason driveway applications get rejected or come back with remedial work required.
Because we're approved installers for Kent County Council, we work to their specification for kerb height, footway gradient and reinstatement as standard — there's no guesswork over whether the work will pass inspection.
We can also advise on whether your proposed access needs a formal vehicle crossover application before work starts, and handle the on-site work once any necessary approval is in place.
How We Run a Drop Kerbs Job
Access assessment
We check the proposed crossing point, footway width, kerb type and any nearby street furniture or drainage.
Approval check
We confirm whether formal council approval is needed for your specific crossing before work begins.
Kerb & footway work
Existing kerb removed, dish kerbs installed to specification, footway reprofiled to the correct gradient.
Reinstatement
Footway surface reinstated to match the surrounding pavement and signed off to standard.
Related Work We Carry Out
Driveways
Block paving, tarmac and resin driveways designed and laid to last, with drainage and levels done properly from the start.
Learn more →Groundworks
Excavation, sub-base preparation, drainage and site clearance for residential and small commercial projects around Maidstone.
Learn more →Resurfacing
Tarmac and surface reinstatement for driveways, paths and small areas of hardstanding that have cracked, sunk or worn through.
Learn more →Drop Kerbs — Common Questions
Do I need council permission for a dropped kerb?
In most cases yes — a vehicle crossing over a public footway needs approval. As approved installers we can talk you through what's needed for your specific address.
How long does a dropped kerb installation take?
A straightforward single dropped kerb is typically completed within a day, though this can extend if there's underlying utility apparatus to work around.
Can you do the driveway and dropped kerb together?
Yes, this is the most common way we run these jobs — the kerb work is sequenced in alongside the driveway build so there's one visit, one team, and one finished job.
Talk to Us About Your Drop Kerbs Job
Free site visit, no pressure quote — call or send your details and we'll get back to you.