Dropped Kerbs in Chatham

Council Certified Vehicle Crossover Installation

A&A Construction & Surfacing is council certified to undertake dropped kerb work. This is particularly important because the crossover extends beyond the private driveway and involves the pavement and highway boundary.

Being council certified does not mean that every proposed crossover is automatically approved. Permission for an individual property may still be required, and the location of the proposed access will need to satisfy the applicable requirements before construction can proceed.

Creating Off-Street Parking in Chatham

For properties with a suitable frontage, creating off-street parking can provide a convenient space for vehicles away from the road. However, the driveway itself is only one part of the project when there is no existing vehicle crossover.

A new dropped kerb can connect the proposed parking area with the highway, creating a defined entrance to the property. Where we are also constructing the driveway, the crossover and private parking area can be planned together.

Tarmac, Resin Bound & Block Paved Driveways

Combining your dropped kerb with a new driveway gives you the opportunity to improve the complete frontage of the property. We offer several driveway finishes, allowing the new parking area to be tailored to the appearance and practical requirements of your home.

Tarmac provides a clean, hard-wearing surface, resin bound driveways offer a decorative aggregate appearance, and block paving provides a distinctive paved finish. Whichever option you choose, appropriate preparation beneath the visible surface remains a key part of the installation.

Standalone Dropped Kerb Installation

If your Chatham property already has a suitable driveway or parking area, we can also provide dropped kerb installation without replacing the existing driveway.

The existing entrance, levels and surrounding surfaces can be assessed to determine the physical construction required. Any necessary local authority approval for the proposed crossover should be in place before the work proceeds.

Groundworks for Dropped Kerbs

A vehicle crossover is regularly subjected to the weight and movement of vehicles entering and leaving the property. The construction beneath the finished surface therefore needs appropriate consideration.

Groundworks are one of our core services. We can undertake the excavation and preparation required for the crossover as well as associated work within the property where a new driveway is being constructed.

Getting the Levels Right

The transition between the road, dropped kerb, pavement and driveway needs to provide practical access into the property. Existing levels vary considerably from one frontage to another, particularly where the property sits above or below the level of the highway.

We consider the layout of the individual site and how the different surfaces will connect. Where driveway construction is included, the levels of the private parking area can be considered alongside those of the crossover.

Drainage & Driveway Preparation

Changes to a property’s frontage can alter the amount and direction of surface water across the area, making drainage another consideration when a new driveway is being constructed.

A&A Construction & Surfacing provides drainage as part of our wider groundworks services, allowing appropriate preparation and water management to be incorporated into the driveway project where required.

Chatham-Based Projects & Wider Medway Coverage

Chatham forms part of our core Medway service area. We regularly provide construction and surfacing services throughout the surrounding towns, including Gillingham, Rochester, Strood and Rainham.

Our coverage also extends throughout Kent, so we can undertake driveway and dropped kerb projects beyond Medway depending on the location and requirements of the work.

Why Use A&A Construction & Surfacing?

With over 25 years of experience and council certified dropped kerb capabilities, we can provide much more than the visible kerb alteration. Our services cover groundworks, drainage, driveway construction, paving and surfacing, enabling the complete entrance to be handled by one experienced team.

We take a practical approach to each property, considering the existing site and the work required before providing a quotation for the proposed project.

Get a Free Dropped Kerb Quote in Chatham

If you’re considering a dropped kerb in Chatham, whether for an existing parking area or as part of a completely new driveway, contact A&A Construction & Surfacing. Tell us what you are planning and we can discuss the work involved and provide a free, no-obligation quotation.