Dropped Kerb Birmingham

shaun_from_Africa

Mr_Singleton wrote: »

Rubbish..... they're abusing there monopoly. If OP can get the work done to a satisfactory quality then that's all that matters.

No, it's far from being all that matters.
Anyone, business or private is perfectly entitled to specify who is allowed to carry out work on property that they own or are legally responsible for.
If what they are doing is illegal, why is this the policy of many councils in the UK and why hasn't this policy been declared illegal by any court?

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Kayts wrote: »

Myself and semi detached neighbour have received a quote from Birmingham City Council for a double dropped kerb totalling £6000. This I feel is an extortionate amount to pay especially as it is the same amount as for the two driveways which will be much more work. I emailed the Council to ask for a list of approved contractors but they sent a short response stating they do not have a list and will appoint a contractor on my behalf. They also require money upfront and cannot guarantee when work will be carried out. Surely this is not acceptable? Anyone had a similar issue or found a cheaper way?

Is that the actual quote? Ouch, at least it's 'only' £3,000 each. On the bright side that will only add to the value of your home (unless it's a council house, in which case, double ouch).

pulliptears

That does seem a lot though to be fair. I had mine dropped about 5 years ago for £750. It was a bit cheaper as it was extending an existing drop but £6k seems huge.

shaun_from_Africa

pulliptears wrote: »

That does seem a lot though to be fair. I had mine dropped about 5 years ago for £750. It was a bit cheaper as it was extending an existing drop but £6k seems huge.

My neighbour recently had their kerb dropped and with the application fees, the whole job cost slightly over £1600. (This is in Surrey).
I agree that unless there are costs outside of simply dropping the kerb, £6000 for a double driveway to be dropped seems very expensive.

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pulliptears wrote: »

That does seem a lot though to be fair. I had mine dropped about 5 years ago for £750. It was a bit cheaper as it was extending an existing drop but £6k seems huge.

It is £6,000 for both, but still hefty. Perhaps it's on a busy road so they need traffic management of some description?

pulliptears

Colin_Maybe wrote: »

It is £6,000 for both, but still hefty. Perhaps it's on a busy road so they need traffic management of some description?

Possibly. Could involve moving street furniture or crossing points perhaps?
Be interesting to know the type of road its on.