Dropped kerbs in Wirral Council: fee, who builds it and how to apply

Everything you need to apply for a dropped kerb (vehicle crossing) with Wirral Council, from the council's own website. Last checked 3 October 2026.

Apply for a vehicle crossing (Wirral)

Who builds dropped kerbs in Wirral?

Wirral can appoint a contractor to build the crossing for you, or you can use your own contractor, whose work the council must supervise by law. Your contractor needs Street Works accreditation and £5 million public liability insurance, and can't start until a permit is granted.

How much does a dropped kerb cost in Wirral?

Homeowner application fee: £195 (with your own contractor (residential)). £195 supervision fee for a residential crossing if you use your own contractor (£295 commercial). If the council builds it, an £85 estimate and survey fee, deducted from the total cost if you go ahead.

Total council fees: £195 (construction not included).

If Wirral's contractor builds it: £85 estimate and survey fee, deducted from the council's price.

Building it: Wirral doesn't publish a typical construction price. Councils that do publish prices quote roughly £1,000 to £3,500 for a standard crossing.

Estimate your total for Wirral with the calculator

Contractor requirements in Wirral

• Relevant Street Works accreditation
• Public liability insurance of £5 million
• A permit from Wirral Council before work starts

How to check street works cards and insurance before you hire: our guide to dropped kerb contractors.

How to apply in Wirral

1. Check whether you need planning approval (main or classified roads).
2. Council route: apply online through MyWirral; an estimate and survey costs £85.
3. Own-contractor route: email Wirral for the application form and pay the £195 residential fee.
4. Work must not start until a permit is granted; Wirral supervises your contractor's work.

Good to know

• Wirral says it can't currently approve vehicle crossings where a street tree would need to be removed, pending a council position on tree consultation; don't apply if there's a tree at the location (tree stumps can still be assessed).
• Unauthorised crossings may be removed and you could be billed.

Nearby councils

• Cheshire West and Chester Council: £139 total council fees, any qualified contractor
• Sefton Council: £199 total council fees, council builds
• Wigan Council: No separate application fee published, council builds

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