County Antrim · Northern Ireland
Driveway extensions and widening in Ballymena
From Ballymena to Antrim, 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
- BT42, BT43
- 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 Ballymena 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. Homes in Ballymena range from period properties to modern estates, each with its own drainage and access questions.
Across County Antrim, the projects we price include overlaying sound tarmac on a two-car drive, framing a golden blend with charcoal granite setts and swapping loose gravel for a resin surface that stays put. More about driveway extensions and widening.
Prices for driveway extensions and widening in Ballymena
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.
Worked example: a 30 m² drive in Ballymena with a dig-out and new permeable base would typically come to about £2,000–£3,150, including VAT.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Driveway extensions and widening | £65–£105 per m² |
| Resin bonded driveways | £30–£90 per m² |
| Dropped kerb applications | about £1,000–£2,500 per crossing, set by DfI Roads |
Based on Northern Ireland rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Ballymena
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
Get a guide price online, book a free survey, receive an itemised written quote, then agree a date. Most drives over a ready base are laid in a day.
Driveway extensions and widening in Ballymena: questions
What postcodes do you cover around Ballymena?
We cover BT42 and BT43 and the surrounding districts, including Antrim and Larne.
Who approves dropped kerbs in Ballymena?
Dropped kerb consent comes from DfI Roads. We help with the application and get your drive ready to meet the new crossing.
Can you match a resin colour I have seen in Ballymena?
Often, yes. Tell us where you saw it or show us a photo, and we will bring the closest blends to the survey to compare in daylight.
Driveway extensions and widening near Ballymena
- Antrim 10.4 mi
- Larne 18.3 mi
- Newtownabbey 20.3 mi
- Carrickfergus 21.3 mi
- Belfast 23.1 mi
Other services in Ballymena
- 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 Ballymena
We cover BT42 and BT43 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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