dropped kerbs

[silverdaler]

has anyone had a dropped kerb done recently within the Birmingham Council Area ? How much was it, and how long did it take from application ? Can it be done by contractors ?
Thankyou

[Octavius]

I have just looked quickly looked at Google and the Birmingham City Council website under transport / highways section and there is apage dedicated to this very issue and even a Q&A which will answer all your questions.

Take a look and see.

[silverdaler]

Aaah thanks Oct,
only problem with that is they dont actually give you an idea of cost, you have to apply for a quote (which t hey charge for) - its for my daughter - she just wanted a rough idea first.
Nice of you to take the trouble though.
cheers

[Octavius]

Ok, fair enough.

A typical dropped kerb costs between �700 and �1000 to put in depending on the amount of work required. You might have to use a contractor from the council's 'preferred' list.

The cost would exclude:
Application fee (poss about �60-�70 depending on couincil)
Planning Permission (if required)
Annual licence from the land owner of the pavement affected (council? if required)
You will also be responsible for repairs etc on any underground services that may be affected by the work
Inspection fees on completion & periodic maintenance

Cheers
O

[silverdaler]

GOSH !!!!!!!!!!!
More than i thought, but thanks a lot.

[silverdaler]

O M G !!!!!!!!!!! It gets worse. Looks like it will be a plank of wood !!!!

LOL !

[silverdaler]

How can they justify prices like that ? The whole garden is only �3000 !! SCANDALOUS !!!!!!!!

[laurence2]

Just be careful with your ''Plank of wood'' Silverdaler, i know someone who was charged with obstructing/ endangering other road users, by leaving a plank of wood against the kerb to gain access onto their driveway. it would'nt be rocket science for someone to work out that someone from your household put the plank of wood their, especially with you having a driveway?

I know its a fair chunk of money {�1000}, but it is for the best

[silverdaler]

Cheers Laurence ! I was only being facescious, but thanks for the warning !