RISING KERBS
We carry out the groundwork, ducting, foundation and surfacing work around rising kerb and road blocker installations, working alongside the barrier supplier on commercial sites, car parks and private roads, nationwide across England.
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01 / OVERVIEW
A rising kerb, also called a road blocker, is a vehicle security barrier built into the road surface. It sits flush with the ground when lowered and rises to form a solid, kerb-shaped block when it needs to stop a vehicle passing. They're used to control access at car parks, commercial yards, gated developments and sites where vehicle entry needs to be managed or restricted.
Rising kerbs are used wherever a site needs to control which vehicles come and go, without a gate or barrier arm across the entrance.
02 / RISING KERBS
Installing a rising kerb needs a proper foundation below road level to house the mechanism, along with ducting for its power and control cables. We prepare the excavation, lay the concrete foundation to the barrier manufacturer's specification, and reinstate the surrounding surface once the unit is in, matching it into the existing tarmac, block paving or concrete.
We don't manufacture or supply the rising kerb unit itself. We work alongside the specialist barrier supplier, handling the civil and surfacing side of the job so the installation sits cleanly in the finished surface.
03 / IN DETAIL
What goes into the job, and what to expect from us.
You'll typically see rising kerbs at the entrance to car parks, commercial yards, gated estates and private roads where access needs to be restricted to permitted vehicles, or opened at set times. They're also used around loading bays and secure sites where a visible, physical barrier is wanted rather than a simple barrier arm.
OUR WORK
FAQS
No. We carry out the groundwork, foundation, ducting and surface reinstatement around the installation. The rising kerb or road blocker unit and its control system come from a specialist barrier supplier, and we work alongside them on site to get the civil and surfacing work ready and finished.
It depends on the depth of foundation the barrier needs and the ground conditions on site. Excavation, the concrete foundation and ducting typically take a few days, and we'll usually need to come back to reinstate the surface once the barrier itself has been installed and tested.
Yes. Rising kerbs are commonly installed on private roads, car parks and gated sites to control vehicle access. On a public highway, you'd also need agreement from the highway authority, so check that before planning a scheme that affects an adopted road.
Tell us about your site and we'll arrange a convenient time to discuss the groundwork and surfacing, with a free, no-obligation quote.
