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Driveway extensions and widening in Plymouth
Driveway extensions and widening in Plymouth, Devon: free survey, honest guide prices and a written quote that sets out each part of the job before anything is booked.
- Guide price
- £80–£130 per m²
- Postcodes
- PL1, PL4, PL3
- 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.
In Plymouth, as anywhere, the base is the part that decides how long a resin surface lasts. The survey settles whether we overlay, repair or rebuild it. Plymouth has everything from tight terraced frontages to large suburban drives, so no two quotes look the same.
Projects we quote in and around Plymouth include swapping loose gravel for a resin surface that stays put, widening a drive into the front garden for a second car and overlaying sound tarmac on a two-car drive. More about driveway extensions and widening.
Prices for driveway extensions and widening in Plymouth
Labour and material costs in the South West run above the UK average, and the guide figures below reflect that. They include VAT and are confirmed after a survey.
As a guide, a 53 m² drive in the PL1 area with a dig-out and new permeable base would be around £4,250–£6,800, including VAT.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Driveway extensions and widening | £80–£130 per m² |
| Resin driveway cleaning | £85–£215 per visit |
| Resin bonded driveways | £35–£105 per m² |
Based on South West rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Plymouth
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. Laying days in Plymouth are confirmed close to the date, because rain and cold stop resin curing properly.
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 Plymouth: questions
What postcodes do you cover around Plymouth?
We cover PL1, PL4 and PL3 and the surrounding districts, including Plymstock.
Is the price fixed for Plymouth 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.
Can you match a resin colour I have seen in Plymouth?
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 Plymouth
- Plymstock 2.4 mi
Other services in Plymouth
- 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 Plymouth
We cover PL1, PL4 and PL3 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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