How much will it cost?
Application fee
We charge a £113 (non-refundable) application fee which covers the cost of inspecting the proposed dropped crossing location.
The total cost of your dropped crossing will be confirmed during the application process and will depend on:
- the size of the dropped crossing required
- materials and labour
- traffic management costs to ensure safe working conditions for contractors
- site-specific conditions, including trees and street lighting that may need to be relocated
- an administration fee of £326 for processing the application through to completion
The cost excludes any extra work, labour, or traffic management for relocating non-council assets (e.g. utility cables, pipework, or street furniture). If any of these need to be moved, this must be done before the dropped crossing can be installed.
You will need to contact the asset owners directly to get permission and arrange the work. The council will have no control over these costs, and you will be responsible for paying them.
If the inspection identifies utility plant needing removal or relocation, you are advised not to start any construction of hardstandings or driveways or remove partition walls, fences and hedges etc. before you have received a quotation for the works. We are not in a position to advise on third party utility costs, which are independently provided by the statutory undertakers.
Work can only be carried out by Birmingham City Council authorised contractors and approved suppliers.
Each application is priced individually based on measurements and work involved in the construction. You can apply for a joint dropped kerb with your neighbour and share the application fee and quote, or you can submit separate applications and we can arrange for the construction to take place at the same time.
We are not able to take payment for dropped kerbs in instalments. You must pay in full before the construction work can take place.
Discounts for blue badge holders
Residents who are blue badge holders may be eligible to receive a discount on the cost of constructing a standard 2.75m width dropped kerb at the address where the badge or benefit is registered. If you wish to apply for this subsidy, you must indicate this on the application form.
You will be contacted separately to provide copies of both sides of the blue badge. You will also be asked to provide proof of address for the badge holder to confirm that they reside at the address the dropped kerb is required for such as:
- letter from GP or hospital on letter headed paper dated within last 3 months
- utility bill dated within last 3 months (not a mobile phone bill)
- driving licence
- benefit award
If you want to request a white advisory "H" marking or disabled bay advisory marking you can do this online on our new works page.
If you have any questions or need assistance completing your application, contact us.