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Driveway extensions and widening in Truro
Driveway extensions and widening for Truro homeowners: a seamless, hand-trowelled finish, priced line by line after a free site visit covering TR1.
- Guide price
- £80–£130 per m²
- Postcodes
- TR1
- 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 Truro we look at three things: the base, the falls, and where water goes. Those decide the specification, and the specification decides the price. In and around Truro, drives often run further from the road, so edging, falls and drainage are planned along the whole length.
In Truro we can price work such as widening a drive into the front garden for a second car, framing a golden blend with charcoal granite setts and turning a cracked concrete drive into a seamless resin bound surface. More about driveway extensions and widening.
Prices for driveway extensions and widening in Truro
For the South West, where typical costs are above the UK average, these are the ranges we would expect before seeing your property.
As a guide, a 48 m² drive in the TR1 area with a dig-out and new permeable base would be around £3,850–£6,150, including VAT.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Driveway extensions and widening | £80–£130 per m² |
| Permeable SuDS driveways | £80–£130 per m² |
| Resin over tarmac and concrete | £50–£75 per m² |
Based on South West rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Truro
In England, a new or replaced hard surface of more than 5 m² in a front garden is permitted development only if it is porous, or if rainwater drains to a lawn, border or soakaway within the property. A fully permeable resin bound build, with a porous base under it, meets that test.
Permitted development rights apply to houses, not flats or maisonettes, and some conservation areas have Article 4 directions that remove them. Listed buildings can need consent if railings or historic walls are affected.
If cars will cross the pavement in a new place, or the crossing needs widening, consent is needed from your council as local highway authority before any kerb work.
General information for England, not legal advice.
Weather and working days
The South West gets more rain than the east of England, especially on higher ground, so permeability and falls matter on every drive. Spring to autumn offers the most laying days in Cornwall, 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 Truro: questions
Is the price fixed for Truro 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.
How much is a driveway extension in Truro?
As a guide, £80–£130 per m² in Truro including VAT, depending mainly on whether your existing base can be overlaid. Your written quote follows a free survey.
What postcodes do you cover around Truro?
We cover TR1 and the surrounding districts, including Falmouth and Redruth.
Driveway extensions and widening near Truro
- Falmouth 7.7 mi
- Redruth 7.8 mi
- Newquay 10.4 mi
- Camborne 11.3 mi
- St Austell 13.5 mi
Other services in Truro
- 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 Truro
We cover TR1 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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