Aberdeenshire · Scotland
Driveway extensions and widening in Aberdeen
From Aberdeen to Inverurie, we price driveway extensions and widening with each part of the work set out separately, so you can see where the money goes.
- Guide price
- £65–£105 per m²
- Postcodes
- AB10, AB11, AB12, AB15, AB16, AB23, AB24, AB25
- Survey
- Free, no obligation
What driveway extensions and widening involves
A driveway extension adds new hard-standing to an existing drive, usually by taking in part of the front garden, so more cars can park off the road. The new area needs its own excavation and base, and the whole drive is often resurfaced in resin so old and new match.
Any quote we prepare in Aberdeen says which base route we recommend and why, with the depth, the resin and the aggregate written down. Drives in Aberdeen range from single-car frontages to wide plots, which is why every price follows a measured survey.
In Aberdeen we can price work such as overlaying sound tarmac on a two-car drive, replacing tired block paving with a permeable resin build and swapping loose gravel for a resin surface that stays put. More about driveway extensions and widening.
Prices for driveway extensions and widening in Aberdeen
Guide prices for Aberdeen are based on North East Scotland rates, which are below the UK average. The written quote after your survey is the figure that counts.
For a 38 m² drive in Aberdeen, built with a dig-out and new permeable base, expect roughly £2,550–£4,050 including VAT before any drainage or kerb work.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Driveway extensions and widening | £65–£105 per m² |
| Permeable SuDS driveways | £65–£105 per m² |
| Driveway drainage and soakaways | £45–£100 per linear metre |
Based on North East Scotland rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Aberdeen
Scotland's householder permitted development rules allow many hard surfaces at a house where the surface is porous or water drains to a permeable area within the property. A fully permeable resin bound build, with a porous base under it, meets that test.
Flats, listed buildings and conservation areas are treated differently, so if any of those apply we suggest a quick check with your council's planning team before work starts.
If cars will cross the pavement in a new place, or the crossing needs widening, consent is needed from your council as roads authority before any kerb work.
General information for Scotland, not legal advice.
Weather and working days
North East Scotland is relatively dry for Scotland but cold, so the laying season is shorter and a free-draining base helps with frost. Spring to autumn offers the most laying days in Aberdeenshire, but dry, mild winter days can work too.
How it works
The steps are simple: guide price, free survey, written quote with a fixed price once the specification is agreed, then a date that suits you and the weather.
Driveway extensions and widening in Aberdeen: questions
Who approves dropped kerbs in Aberdeen?
Dropped kerb consent comes from your council as roads authority. We help with the application and get your drive ready to meet the new crossing.
Is the price fixed for Aberdeen jobs?
Yes, once the scope and specification are agreed in writing. If hidden ground conditions turn up, we explain and agree any change with you before doing extra work.
Can you lay resin in Aberdeen in winter?
On dry days with ground and air above about 5°C, yes. North East Scotland is relatively dry for Scotland but cold, so the laying season is shorter and a free-draining base helps with frost.
Driveway extensions and widening near Aberdeen
- Inverurie 14.3 mi
Other services in Aberdeen
- Resin bound driveways
- Resin bonded driveways
- Resin over tarmac and concrete
- New resin driveways (full dig-out)
- Permeable SuDS driveways
- Resin patios
- Resin garden paths
- Resin steps
- Accessible resin ramps
- Excavation and sub-base
- Driveway drainage and soakaways
- Driveway edging and borders
- Dropped kerb applications
- Resin driveway repairs
- Resin driveway cleaning
- Resin driveway restoration
- Commercial resin surfacing
Free survey · itemised quote
Book a free survey in Aberdeen
We cover AB10, AB11, AB12, AB15, AB16 and AB23 and nearby. Tell us about your project and we will be in touch to arrange a visit.
- Base, edging and drainage priced line by line
- Real blend samples shown in daylight
- Price fixed in writing once the spec is agreed
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