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Dropped Kerbs & Vehicle Crossings in Writtle
Boswell Builders Ltd
Getting a dropped kerb in Writtle? We build vehicle crossings, widen existing crossings and prepare the driveway behind, so everything lines up and drains properly. We’re a family-run team based in Hutton, around 8 miles from Writtle.
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Dropped kerbs in Writtle
Vehicle Crossings Built in Writtle
A vehicle crossing, often called a dropped kerb, lets you drive safely from the road, across the pavement and onto your property. It has to be strong enough to take the weight of vehicles without damaging the footway or the services beneath it, and it must be built to the highway authority’s specification. In Writtle, that authority is Essex Highways.
We work safely on the public footway, with signage and barriers in place, and leave the area clean when we finish.
- New vehicle crossings & dropped kerbs
- Widening existing crossings
- Excavation & sub-base construction
- Kerbs, edgings & footway reinstatement
- Driveway bases & drainage
- Advice on Essex Highways consent
Writtle, CM1
Dropped Kerbs in Writtle: Local Knowledge
Writtle is a historic village just west of Chelmsford, built around its large village green and pond. In 1922 it was the site of Marconi’s 2MT station, which made some of the UK’s first regular public radio broadcasts. The village is also home to the long-established Writtle college campus. Homes around Writtle range from period cottages to modern family houses.
Our office in Hutton is around 8 miles from Writtle as the crow flies, so we are close at hand for site visits and while your project is on site. We also work regularly in nearby Chelmsford, Highwood and Margaretting.
Planning & approvals in Writtle
Writtle is in the CM1 postcode area, and planning applications and building control for projects here are handled by Chelmsford City Council. We work alongside you, your architect and the council from the start, so the right approvals are in place before work begins. Essex Highways looks after the roads and footways, which matters for anything that affects the public highway, such as skips, deliveries, drainage connections or a dropped kerb.
Why use a local builder?
Being based in Hutton means we know the ground conditions, councils and suppliers around Writtle. You deal directly with Mark or Tom Boswell, who can visit your property, talk through your plans and give you an honest quotation.
Approvals
Getting Approval for a Dropped Kerb in Writtle
Before a dropped kerb can be built over a public footway, the homeowner needs consent from the highway authority — Essex Highways across most of our area. They inspect the site and check things such as visibility, the space for parking on your property, trees and underground services.
If your property is on a classified road you will also need planning permission first. Once consent is granted, the contractor books road space with Essex Highways and builds the crossing to their specification.
Essex Highways consent
You apply to Essex Highways for consent first. We can explain what they need, including a sketch plan with measurements.
Built to specification
Once approved, the crossing is built by a suitably insured contractor with street works (NRSWA) accredited staff, to Essex Highways’ specification.
How we work
How We Build Your New Home
A clear, well-managed process from first conversation to final handover.
01
Consultation & site visit
We visit your plot, talk through your plans and budget, and give you honest advice on what is achievable.
02
Planning & approvals
We work with you, your architect and the local authority to get planning and building control in place.
03
Groundworks & build
Our own team handles the groundworks, foundations, brickwork and structure, with regular progress updates.
04
Finishing & handover
Final finishes, snagging and sign-off, then we hand over the keys to your new home with warranty in place.
Nearby areas
Dropped Kerbs Near Writtle
As well as Writtle, we provide dropped kerbs across the surrounding towns and villages, including:
FAQs
Dropped Kerbs in Writtle: Your Questions
Thinking about dropped kerbs in Writtle? Here are the questions we are asked most often. If yours isn’t here, just give us a call on 01277 210 402.
Do you provide dropped kerbs in Writtle?
Yes. Writtle is one of the areas we cover regularly from our base in Hutton, along with nearby Chelmsford, Highwood and Margaretting. Call 01277 210 402 to arrange a free site visit and quotation.
Who approves a dropped kerb in Writtle?
You’ll need consent from the highway authority, which in Writtle is Essex Highways. They inspect the site and check things such as visibility, the space for parking on your property, trees and underground services. If your property is on a classified road, you’ll also need planning permission from Chelmsford City Council first.
What does Essex Highways need for an application?
They’ll need details of the property and a sketch plan with measurements. We can explain what they’re looking for before you apply.
Who builds the crossing once consent is granted?
Once approved, the crossing must be built by a suitably insured contractor with street works (NRSWA) accredited staff, to Essex Highways’ specification, with road space booked in advance.
Is the work safe on the pavement?
Yes. We work safely on the public footway, with signage and barriers in place, and leave the area clean.
How do I get a quote?
Call the office on 01277 210 402 or send us a message, and we’ll arrange a site visit and quotation.
What we do
Building Services in Brentwood & Essex
New homes are our speciality, but our experienced team covers every part of the build — so your whole project stays with one trusted contractor.
New Build Homes
Bespoke new build and self build homes, delivered from groundworks to handover.
House Extensions
Single and double storey extensions that add space and value to your home.
Brickwork & Retaining Walls
Quality masonry, feature walls and engineered retaining walls.
Groundworks
Site clearance, excavation, foundations, drainage and bases.
Swimming Pools
Luxury indoor and outdoor swimming pools, from excavation to finish.
Civil Engineering
Sewer connections, drainage and civil engineering works.
Dropped Kerbs
Vehicle crossings and dropped kerbs built to local authority specification.
Outbuildings
Garden rooms, garages, annexes and home offices built to last.
Ready to Build Your New Home?
Speak to Boswell Builders about your plot, plans or project. Call 01277 210 402, email office@boswellbuilders.co.uk or send us a message for a free quotation.
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