Step 01 / Enquire
Share your project
Send your address, postcode, contact number and the work required. Photos and council documents are useful; measurements are optional.
COUNCIL-APPROVED · BLACKPOOL & THE FYLDE
Dropped kerbs in Blackpool. A better entrance to your home.
Planning a new driveway entrance or a wider vehicle crossing? Our council-approved team can discuss your access, surface levels, edging and drainage together, with a free site visit and an indicative quote.
Council-approved dropped kerb work
Free visit & no-obligation quote
Blackpool & the Fylde region
Our approval and local coverage
We are council approved for dropped kerb work in Blackpool and the Fylde region. Send your full site address and postcode so we can confirm coverage, the responsible highway authority and the requirements for your proposed crossing.
We welcome enquiries for new entrances and alterations to existing crossings. Work is subject to site suitability, the relevant council’s permission and its specification.
A free visit to price your job
There is no charge for our quotation visit. A member of our team will arrange a suitable time, discuss your project and provide an indicative quote during the visit. There is no obligation to proceed.
Exact measurements are optional. Share what you know and we can assess the entrance when we visit.
Council permission: what needs to happen?
Our contractor approval does not replace permission for your property. The relevant highway authority must approve the proposed vehicle crossing before highway work begins. Planning permission may also be required, depending on the proposal.
- Blackpool: follow Blackpool Council’s dropped kerb application guidance.
- Fylde locations covered by Lancashire County Council: follow its vehicle crossing application process. The council supplies its approved contractor list following approval.
- Already applied? Send the decision, drawings, specifications and any council correspondence with your enquiry.
Parking space, visibility, nearby junctions, pavement levels, trees, street furniture and underground services can affect whether a proposal is suitable. We will discuss the site with you; the council makes the permission decision.
Council charges are separate from our free quotation visit. Application, supervision, inspection or planning fees may apply. Check the council’s current charges; your quote will identify the work included and any exclusions.
From your enquiry to a finished entrance
Step 02 / Free site visit
Discuss the work and price
We will contact you to arrange a visit, assess access, levels and drainage, and provide an indicative quote there and then.
Step 03 / Permission & booking
Confirm the scope and start date
If you are happy with the quote, we will agree the work and arrange a date and time, subject to the necessary council permissions and highway requirements being in place.
What does dropped kerb installation involve?
- Prepare the site: confirm the approved layout, access arrangements, underground service checks and required pedestrian or traffic protection.
- Excavate and prepare the base: remove the affected surface and material as required by the council’s specification.
- Install the kerbs and crossing: set the lowered and transition kerbs, prepare the specified construction and reinstate the pavement or verge surface.
- Check the finished entrance: review levels, drainage and the connection to your driveway, clear the work area and follow any council inspection requirements.
The construction details depend on the approved design and site conditions. We will explain the proposed scope and any arrangements needed before work starts.
What affects the price of a dropped kerb?
Each entrance needs its own assessment. The main pricing factors include:
- The width of the crossing and whether it is a new entrance or an alteration.
- The depth of pavement or verge to be crossed and the specified materials.
- Excavation, base preparation and removal of waste.
- Existing levels, drainage and the connection to your driveway.
- Site access, underground services and any authorised changes to obstructions.
- Required traffic management and council permissions, inspections or fees.
We will provide an indicative quote at your free visit and explain any items that depend on council requirements or further information. There is no single installation price that suits every property.
Typical local projects we can discuss
Illustrative examples of enquiries we can discuss. Each proposal needs its own site assessment and council permission.
A new driveway entrance in Blackpool
Creating off-road parking where there is currently a full-height kerb. The proposal needs assessment of the parking area, pavement crossing, levels and council permission.
A wider existing entrance in Lytham St Annes
Discussing whether an existing crossing can be widened to improve access. The permitted width, visibility, nearby features and highway authority requirements determine the scope.
A driveway and crossing project in the Fylde
Planning the private driveway and public pavement crossing together so that levels, drainage and access are considered as one project, with the required permissions for highway work.
Your questions answered
Are you council approved for dropped kerb work?
Yes. Swift Surfacing & Civils Ltd is council approved for dropped kerb work in Blackpool and the Fylde region. Send your address so we can confirm coverage and the requirements for your site.
Do I still need permission if I use an approved contractor?
Yes. Your proposed vehicle crossing needs its own highway authority approval. Contractor approval and permission for an individual property are separate. Planning permission may also be needed.
Can you widen an existing dropped kerb?
We welcome enquiries about alterations and widening. Suitability depends on the site and the relevant council’s permission and specification.
Is the visit to price my job free?
Yes. Our site visit and indicative quote are free and without obligation. Any council application, inspection, supervision or planning charges are separate.
Do I need measurements before requesting a quote?
No. Provide your property name or number, street, postcode, contact details and a description of the work. Measurements and photographs are helpful if available, but exact dimensions are not required.
Can I enquire before receiving council permission?
Yes. Tell us which stage you have reached and include any correspondence. We can discuss the proposal and indicative pricing, but highway work must wait until the necessary permissions and requirements are in place.
Can you quote for the driveway as well?
Yes. We can discuss your driveway and dropped kerb together, including preparation, surfacing, edging and drainage. The agreed scope will distinguish private driveway work from the highway crossing.
Tell us about your entrance
Send as much information as you can. Our team will contact you to arrange your free visit and provide an indicative quote during the appointment.
Prefer to call? Speak to our team on 07908 466548.
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Discuss your tarmac driveway and dropped kerb as one project, with careful consideration of access, levels and drainage.
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