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Driveway extensions and widening in Brighton
Planning a driveway extension in Brighton? We survey and price the work across BN1, BN2, BN3 and BN41, with a free site visit and an itemised written quote.
- Guide price
- £85–£135 per m²
- Postcodes
- BN1, BN2, BN3, BN41
- 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 Brighton we look at three things: the base, the falls, and where water goes. Those decide the specification, and the specification decides the price. Brighton has everything from tight terraced frontages to large suburban drives, so no two quotes look the same.
Across East Sussex, the projects we price include replacing tired block paving with a permeable resin build, turning a cracked concrete drive into a seamless resin bound surface and overlaying sound tarmac on a two-car drive. More about driveway extensions and widening.
Prices for driveway extensions and widening in Brighton
Guide prices for Brighton are based on South East rates, which are above the UK average. The written quote after your survey is the figure that counts.
For a 50 m² drive in Brighton, built with a dig-out and new permeable base, expect roughly £4,200–£6,700 including VAT before any drainage or kerb work.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Driveway extensions and widening | £85–£135 per m² |
| Resin over tarmac and concrete | £50–£80 per m² |
| Resin bound driveways | £50–£135 per m² |
Based on South East rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Brighton
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 East is relatively dry, with long laying seasons, but clay soils are common across much of the region and can drain slowly. Laying days in Brighton are confirmed close to the date, because rain and cold stop resin curing properly.
How it works
You start with a guide price, we visit to measure and check the site, you get a written quote, and we book the work for suitable weather.
Driveway extensions and widening in Brighton: questions
Who approves dropped kerbs in Brighton?
Dropped kerb consent comes from your council as local highway authority. We help with the application and get your drive ready to meet the new crossing.
Is the price fixed for Brighton 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 soon can you survey in Brighton?
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 Brighton
- Hove 1.2 mi
- Portslade 3.5 mi
- Rottingdean 3.7 mi
- Peacehaven 6.3 mi
- Seaford 11.3 mi
Other services in Brighton
- 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 Brighton
We cover BN1, BN2, BN3 and BN41 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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