Angus and Dundee · Scotland
Driveway extensions and widening in Arbroath
From Arbroath to Montrose, 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
- DD11
- 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.
Before quoting in Arbroath we look at three things: the base, the falls, and where water goes. Those decide the specification, and the specification decides the price. Plots around Arbroath are often generous, so turning areas and longer runs of edging are part of many quotes.
Across Angus and Dundee, the projects we price include widening a drive into the front garden for a second car, overlaying sound tarmac on a two-car drive and framing a golden blend with charcoal granite setts. More about driveway extensions and widening.
Prices for driveway extensions and widening in Arbroath
Labour and material costs in Tayside run below the UK average, and the guide figures below reflect that. They include VAT and are confirmed after a survey.
Worked example: a 36 m² drive in Arbroath with a dig-out and new permeable base would typically come to about £2,400–£3,850, including VAT.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Driveway extensions and widening | £65–£105 per m² |
| Driveway edging and borders | £20–£55 per linear metre |
| Resin bonded driveways | £30–£90 per m² |
Based on Tayside rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Arbroath
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
Tayside has cold winters and a shorter laying season, so jobs are usually booked for the warmer months. Surveys run all year; resin work itself waits for a dry day above about 5°C.
How it works
You start with a guide price, we visit to measure and check the site, you get a written quote, and we book the work for suitable weather.
Driveway extensions and widening in Arbroath: questions
Do I need planning permission in Arbroath?
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.
Is the price fixed for Arbroath 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.
Who approves dropped kerbs in Arbroath?
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.
Driveway extensions and widening near Arbroath
Other services in Arbroath
- 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 Arbroath
We cover DD11 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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