I want to make room in my front garden to park my partners car but there is a lampost blocking what would be the entrance to the driveway. I havent rung the council yet. Does anyone know what it would cost and if they would oblige?
2006-10-12 05:08:35 · 7 answers · asked by ? 7 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
I dont want it removed, just moved along out of the way
2006-10-12 05:09:19 · update #1
Eight pint's of lager and a range rover'd shift it !
2006-10-12 05:16:04 · answer #1 · answered by nicemanvery 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would have to speak to the Highways agency regarding this matter. The minimum cost you would be looking at would be around £2500. The cost would have to include the path being dug up. Electricians to move the cables. Possibly extra cables being laid. There is also the chance that other companies have pipes/cables etc in the exact place that you wish to have dug up. The Highways agency would then charge you for dropping the kerb outside your home. The best thing to do would be to put it in writing and ask them to give you a full breakdown of the costs if they were happy to move the lamppost.
2006-10-12 10:49:31 · answer #2 · answered by Tabbyfur aka patchy puss 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All street furniture is under the control of the highways department. They might move it but they are often stubborn, because they will cite the spacing and H&S etc.
Knowing that a 400mm high street sign cost £500 to move 2 metres I would expect it to be a couple of grand.
Also, if you are putting another car off the road you will need a doubel dropcurb and need permission for that, again from the highways department.
2006-10-12 05:14:49 · answer #3 · answered by Michael H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Was the lampost there before the driveway, or vice versa. If the lampost is obstructing your drive I woud say they are obliged to move it. Is it red on the corner, that is my favourite marking spot.
2006-10-12 05:19:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to see your council they will arrange to move it as ther is to many regulations in volved as for price all councils are different some wil charge as little as £400 it all depends on the column and who controls the supply cable etc
2006-10-12 09:07:52 · answer #5 · answered by barrin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you own the property?
If so, that is one story, if not, rent? check with landlord.
good luck
2006-10-12 05:15:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do it yourself...with HOME DEPOT
2006-10-12 05:14:10 · answer #7 · answered by Simple1 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋