Dropped kerbs in Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council: fee, who builds it and how to apply
Everything you need to apply for a dropped kerb (vehicle crossing) with Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, from the council's own website. Last checked 3 October 2026.
Sandwell: Apply for a dropped kerb
Who builds dropped kerbs in Sandwell?
Only Sandwell Council or its appointed contractors can carry out the works. The council inspects, sends a quotation, and schedules the work once you've paid.
You don't need to find a contractor for the crossing. Sandwell builds dropped kerbs itself, so apply to the council and pay its quote. Use our printable checklist and timeline to get your application right first time. You can still choose your own builder for the driveway.
How much does a dropped kerb cost in Sandwell?
Homeowner application fee: £250. Non-refundable inspection fee paid when you apply. It isn't deducted from the quotation.
Total council fees: £250 (plus the council's price for building it).
Building it: Sandwell says a typical quotation for a standard dropped kerb (two taper kerbs and three flat kerbs) is in the region of £1,300 to £1,800, based on footpaths 1.8 m to 2.0 m wide. Wider footpaths, traffic management, Sunday working or moving trees, street furniture or utility boxes cost more.
Estimate your total for Sandwell with the calculator
How to apply in Sandwell
- Read the terms and conditions, then apply online through MySandwell and pay the £250 inspection fee.
- A highway inspector usually contacts you within ten working days to arrange a site visit.
- If approved, you receive a quotation, usually within ten working days (longer if trees or obstacles are involved). It's valid for 6 months.
- Pay the quotation in full (no instalments).
- Works are normally scheduled within twenty-five working days of payment.
How long it takes
- Site visit usually arranged within ten working days.
- Quotation usually within ten working days of the inspection.
- Works normally within twenty-five working days of payment.
Good to know
- Sandwell's page warns of a delay to the usual target dates due to high demand.
- People falsely claiming to work for the council have been offering to drop kerbs for cash: contact the council first.
Ready to apply in Sandwell?
Check your property qualifies and have everything ready, then apply on the council's own website.
Sandwell: Apply for a dropped kerb Eligibility checker Printable checklist
Nearby councils
- Birmingham City Council: £500 total council fees, council builds
- Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council: £114.18 total council fees, council or your contractor
- Walsall Council: £710 total council fees, council or your contractor
Other neighbouring councils we haven't checked yet (links to each council's dropped kerb page where we could find one): Wolverhampton (council website (dropped kerb page not yet checked)).