Dropped Kerbs & Crossovers

A dropped kerb (also called a vehicle crossover) is where the pavement kerb outside your property is lowered and strengthened so vehicles can safely cross the footpath and access your driveway. It usually includes changes to the kerb stones, pavement, and sometimes the road edge.

Yes, you must obtain permission from your local highways authority before a dropped kerb or crossover can be installed. The council will assess safety, visibility, and utilities before issuing a licence for the work to go ahead.

Once you have the licence in place from the highways authority, we take care of the rest of the process. This includes traffic management, excavation, new kerbs and pavement construction, and the final surface so the work is as stress‑free as possible.

We are fully licensed and approved contractors to carry out crossovers and dropped kerbs throughout Sussex and Kent. This means we meet the standards required by the local highways authorities for working on the public highway.

Yes, we can construct complete new entrances for new builds or properties that have never had a vehicle access before. We also carry out extensions and widening of existing crossovers where you need more room to access or park vehicles.

We can install dropped kerbs and crossovers in tarmac or concrete to tie in with the existing pavement and road. Where required, we also match in with your new driveway surface for a neat, professional finish.

Time on site varies depending on the size of the crossover, traffic management needs, and local authority requirements. During quotation, we will outline the likely timescale and any road or pavement access considerations.

Yes, from our base in Crowborough we carry out dropped kerb and crossover installations across East Sussex, West Sussex and Kent. If you are unsure whether we cover your area, simply contact our team and we will confirm.

First, you should contact your local highways department to check their process for applying for a dropped kerb licence. Once that is underway or approved, get in touch with Stanbridge Surfacing for a free, no‑obligation quotation to carry out the crossover works.