County Antrim · Northern Ireland
Driveway extensions and widening in Antrim
If you are planning a driveway extension in Antrim, start with a free survey. We measure, check levels and drainage, and set out each part of the price in writing.
- Guide price
- £65–£105 per m²
- Postcodes
- BT41
- 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 resin job in Antrim starts the same way: we check whether your existing surface is sound enough to overlay or needs digging out, because that decides both the price and how long the surface lasts. Plots around Antrim are often generous, so turning areas and longer runs of edging are part of many quotes.
Typical projects we can quote for in Antrim include replacing tired block paving with a permeable resin build, adding a channel drain where a drive falls towards the garage and building a fully permeable drive on a front garden. More about driveway extensions and widening.
Prices for driveway extensions and widening in Antrim
Labour and material costs in Northern Ireland run below the UK average, and the guide figures below reflect that. They include VAT and are confirmed after a survey.
For a 37 m² drive in Antrim, built with a dig-out and new permeable base, expect roughly £2,450–£3,900 including VAT before any drainage or kerb work.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Driveway extensions and widening | £65–£105 per m² |
| Resin over tarmac and concrete | £40–£60 per m² |
| Driveway edging and borders | £20–£55 per linear metre |
Based on Northern Ireland rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Antrim
Northern Ireland has its own permitted development order for houses, with conditions on hard surfaces and drainage: the simplest route is a surface that keeps rainwater within your boundary. 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 it is worth checking 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 DfI Roads before any kerb work.
General information for Northern Ireland, not legal advice.
Weather and working days
Northern Ireland has frequent rain spread through the year, so laying days are planned around dry spells and permeable builds make sense. Spring to autumn offers the most laying days in County Antrim, 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 Antrim: questions
What postcodes do you cover around Antrim?
We cover BT41 and the surrounding districts, including Ballymena and Newtownabbey.
Do I need planning permission in Antrim?
Northern Ireland has its own permitted development order for houses, with conditions on hard surfaces and drainage: the simplest route is a surface that keeps rainwater within your boundary. A fully permeable resin bound build, with a porous base under it, meets that test.
How soon can you survey in Antrim?
Call 0800 088 6341 or use the quote tool and we will offer survey dates. Surveys are free and run all year.
Driveway extensions and widening near Antrim
- Ballymena 10.4 mi
- Newtownabbey 12.7 mi
- Belfast 14.1 mi
- Lisburn 15.1 mi
- Carrickfergus 16.2 mi
Other services in Antrim
- 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 Antrim
We cover BT41 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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