Dropped Kerb Leads: How to Find Vehicle Crossover Applications in Your Area

28/08/2025

Every dropped kerb / vehicle crossover application signals a homeowner ready to spend on a driveway, front landscaping, and often extras like EV chargers or walls. These are warm, time-sensitive jobs—first contact usually wins.

How to Get Cheap Dropped Kerb Leads (Fast)

Most paid lead sources are expensive and shared. Directories and aggregators often charge £25–£50 per lead and send the same enquiry to several contractors. With BuildAlert, you’re not buying a shared lead—you’re paying £2 to send a branded letter to a homeowner already planning the job.

• Google Ads: Costly clicks; many tire-kickers.

• Directories: Shared leads; slow response loses the job.

• BuildAlert: £2 letter to an applicant with proven intent—cheap, direct, and exclusive to your outreach.

The challenge is finding these applications quickly. Councils label them differently—“dropped kerb”, “vehicle crossover”, “vehicular access”—and searching 10+ council sites daily is a time sink.

Using BuildAlert, view live applications across the UK in one place. Filter by our tags/keywords (e.g. dropped kerb, vehicle crossover), set your radius, open the documents to validate scope, and send a £2 branded letter in minutes.

If you want a broader pipeline beyond crossovers, read our guide to winning a steady stream of local leads.

Example: Filtering dropped kerb / vehicle crossover applications and sending a £2 branded letter via BuildAlert

Why Planning Applications Are the Best Source of Dropped Kerb Leads

• Verified intent: Applicants have paid fees and prepared drawings—this isn’t casual browsing.

• Public data: Names/addresses are listed, so you can reach out directly and locally.

• Timing is perfect: Homeowners want the driveway built soon after approval.

• Upsell potential: Driveways usually come with landscaping, lighting, gates and EV points.

Warm Leads, Real Numbers: The Simple ROI

Say a typical crossover + driveway is worth £3,000–£5,000. If you send 50 letters via BuildAlert, that’s £100. Convert just one job and you’ve got a 30x–50x return. Many firms see better once they hone their message and speed.

Outreach Playbook: Do This Now

1. Sign up and set your radius in BuildAlert.

2. Filter by dropped kerb / vehicle crossover / vehicular access. Add your council names and relevant keywords.

3. Open drawings / Design & Access Statement to confirm scope (surface type, drainage, walls, lighting, EV point).

4. Send a £2 branded letter immediately. Mention nearby roads/areas and one relevant case study.

5. Follow up within 3–5 days with a short call or postcard. Speed + relevance wins.

Trade-Specific Plays That Win Work

• Driveway contractors: Offer options (block paving, resin, tarmac), edges, drainage runs; include a fixed start window.

• Builders: Front walls, steps, thresholds; coordinate with utility checks and kerb line levels.

• Landscapers: Kerb appeal upgrades—planting, screening, lighting; before/after photos seal trust.

• Electricians: EV charger, outdoor sockets/lighting on PIR; propose an EV-ready board where sensible.

Get Started Today

Dropped kerb applications are the cheapest, warmest route to driveway and crossover work.Register with BuildAlert now, check Pricing, and start contacting homeowners first. For broader opportunities, explore Home Improvement Leads and Builder Leads.

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FAQs

1) What’s the cheapest way to get dropped kerb leads?

Use BuildAlert to contact applicants directly—your cost is the £2 branded letter. Compare that with shared leads from directories at £25–£50. Start by seeing local leads.

2) Do I need to understand local rules before quoting?

Yes—check high-level guidance and confirm council specifics. See the Planning Portal and verify details with the relevant council.

3) Are these really “warm” leads?

Yes. Applicants have already paid fees and prepared drawings—they’re committed and time-driven. Contacting them early via a £2 letter gives you a strong first-mover advantage.

4) What’s a quick outreach sequence that works?

Day 0: send a £2 letter via BuildAlert. Day 3–5: follow up by phone. Day 7–10: a short postcard. Details on our process: How BuildAlert works.

5) Where can I read official guidance on crossovers?

See the UK Government’s overview on dropped kerbs and vehicle access. It’s a useful reference when scoping drainage, levels and boundary considerations.