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Driveway extensions and widening in Portslade
Driveway extensions and widening in Portslade, East Sussex: free survey, honest guide prices and a written quote that sets out each part of the job before anything is booked.
- Guide price
- £85–£135 per m²
- Postcodes
- BN41, BN3, BN1
- 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 Portslade, 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. In and around Portslade, drives often run further from the road, so edging, falls and drainage are planned along the whole length.
Projects we quote in and around Portslade include replacing tired block paving with a permeable resin build, overlaying sound tarmac on a two-car drive and adding a channel drain where a drive falls towards the garage. More about driveway extensions and widening.
Prices for driveway extensions and widening in Portslade
Labour and material costs in the South East run above the UK average, and the guide figures below reflect that. They include VAT and are confirmed after a survey.
Worked example: a 48 m² drive in Portslade with a dig-out and new permeable base would typically come to about £4,050–£6,450, including VAT.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Driveway extensions and widening | £85–£135 per m² |
| New resin driveways (full dig-out) | £85–£135 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 Portslade
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. Spring to autumn offers the most laying days in East Sussex, but dry, mild winter days can work too.
How it works
Guide price first, then a free visit, then a line-by-line quote. Nothing is booked until you have the specification in writing.
Driveway extensions and widening in Portslade: questions
How much is a driveway extension in Portslade?
As a guide, £85–£135 per m² in Portslade including VAT, depending mainly on whether your existing base can be overlaid. Your written quote follows a free survey.
What postcodes do you cover around Portslade?
We cover BN41, BN3 and BN1 and the surrounding districts, including Hove and Brighton.
Is the price fixed for Portslade 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.
Driveway extensions and widening near Portslade
- Hove 2.3 mi
- Brighton 3.5 mi
- Rottingdean 7.2 mi
- Peacehaven 9.8 mi
- Seaford 14.8 mi
Other services in Portslade
- 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 Portslade
We cover BN41, BN3 and BN1 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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