The Brew Cabin

Posted: **Sat Jul 16, 2011 5:45 pm**

Hi Guys,

After some general advice...

I own a grassed area in front of my fence which runs parallel to the road, the drive crosses this but currently there is no kerbing at all, the grass simply runs up to the road tarmac. Of course the grass has become eroded by traffic, and as part of the work to the drive generally I would like to install a kerb. I understand that inserting or changing an existing kerb requires a council approved installer, by where there is nothing currently in place and the kerb will be on my property is it ok to install?

Any advice gratefully received...

Posted: **Sat Jul 16, 2011 5:54 pm**

Dig out the deeds to your house. If you're certain it is your property then as far as I know you can put down anything you want.
If it is on council property then you need their approved installers which could cost Â£1000

Posted: **Sat Jul 16, 2011 5:58 pm**

Definately mine....

Posted: **Sat Jul 16, 2011 6:01 pm**

Go for it then. Lay them on at least 100mm bed of concrete with 150mm of haunching to ensure that they stay put.

Posted: **Sat Jul 16, 2011 7:45 pm**

if you are installing up against the road then im pretty sure you will need highways permission as you are altering the highway, id liase with your local highways department. a pencil line on a OS deed is about a metre wide in real life. better to be sure than liable

Posted: **Sun Jul 17, 2011 10:49 am**

Yes, any works against the highway will require highways approval and works by an accredited contractor - but if you are in a rural location and do it sensibly.......I shall say no more.......

Posted: **Sun Jul 17, 2011 11:00 am**

My usual controversial self will agree with Dave

Posted: **Sun Jul 17, 2011 11:01 am**

Well what about when i put the 50mm flat top edgings at the front of someones driveway against the pavement? Should i not be doing that?

Posted: **Sun Jul 17, 2011 11:54 am**

DNgroundworks wrote:Well what about when i put the 50mm flat top edgings at the front of someones driveway against the pavement? Should i not be doing that?

No, that's highways works, but it would take a real jobsworth to take you to task on the point.

The Brew Cabin

Installing kerbing - Retaining garden against road?