Northern Ireland
Driveway extensions and widening in County Londonderry
From Derry outwards, we quote driveway extensions and widening for homes and businesses across County Londonderry, with the price fixed in writing once the specification is agreed.
- Guide price
- £65–£105 per m²
- Postcode areas
- BT
- Survey
- Free, no obligation
Driveway extensions and widening across County Londonderry
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.
If the extension means cars will cross the pavement in a new place, the dropped kerb has to be widened or a new one added, and that needs consent from the highway authority (your council, or DfI Roads in Northern Ireland). We price the drive and help with the application, but the kerb work itself is carried out by that authority or its approved contractor.
Typical projects we can quote for in Derry include overlaying sound tarmac on a two-car drive, framing a golden blend with charcoal granite setts and building a fully permeable drive on a front garden.
Prices in County Londonderry
Guide prices for County Londonderry are based on Northern Ireland rates, which are below the UK average. The written quote after your survey is the figure that counts.
Driveway extensions and widening: £65–£105 per m².
For a 52 m² drive in County Londonderry, built with a dig-out and new permeable base, expect roughly £3,450–£5,500 including VAT before any drainage or kerb work.
Planning in County Londonderry
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.
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 Londonderry, but dry, mild winter days can work too.
Towns in County Londonderry
Driveway extensions and widening in County Londonderry: questions
What postcodes do you cover around County Londonderry?
We cover BT and the surrounding districts, including Derry and Coleraine.
Is the price fixed for County Londonderry 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 County Londonderry?
Dropped kerb consent comes from DfI Roads. We help with the application and get your drive ready to meet the new crossing.
Other services in County Londonderry
- 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
- Resin pool surrounds
- 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
- Resin tree pits
- Anti-slip resin surfacing
- Footpaths and cycle paths
Free survey · itemised quote
Book a free survey in County Londonderry
Tell us about your project and we will 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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