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Driveway extensions and widening in Colinton
Thinking about a driveway extension in Colinton? Get a guide price in under a minute, then a free survey and a fixed written quote once the specification is agreed.
- Guide price
- £70–£110 per m²
- Postcodes
- EH13, EH14, EH11
- 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 Colinton, 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 Colinton, drives often run further from the road, so edging, falls and drainage are planned along the whole length.
Projects we quote in and around Colinton include framing a golden blend with charcoal granite setts, turning a cracked concrete drive into a seamless resin bound surface and building a fully permeable drive on a front garden. More about driveway extensions and widening.
Prices for driveway extensions and widening in Colinton
Guide prices for Colinton are based on Lothian rates, which are a little below the UK average. The written quote after your survey is the figure that counts.
For a 65 m² drive in Colinton, built with a dig-out and new permeable base, expect roughly £4,500–£7,200 including VAT before any drainage or kerb work.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Driveway extensions and widening | £70–£110 per m² |
| Resin bound driveways | £40–£110 per m² |
| Permeable SuDS driveways | £70–£110 per m² |
Based on Lothian rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Colinton
Scotland's householder permitted development rules allow many hard surfaces at a house where the surface is porous or water drains to a permeable area within the property. 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 we suggest a quick check 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 your council as roads authority before any kerb work.
General information for Scotland, not legal advice.
Weather and working days
Lothian is one of the drier parts of Scotland, but cold winters and frost make a well-drained, frost-resistant base important. Spring to autumn offers the most laying days in Edinburgh, but dry, mild winter days can work too.
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 Colinton: questions
How soon can you survey in Colinton?
Call 0800 088 6341 or use the quote tool and we will offer survey dates. Surveys are free and run all year.
What postcodes do you cover around Colinton?
We cover EH13, EH14 and EH11 and the surrounding districts, including Currie and Queensferry.
How much is a driveway extension in Colinton?
As a guide, £70–£110 per m² in Colinton including VAT, depending mainly on whether your existing base can be overlaid. Your written quote follows a free survey.
Driveway extensions and widening near Colinton
- Currie 2.2 mi
- Queensferry 8.0 mi
- Penicuik 5.4 mi
- Bonnyrigg 6.3 mi
- Musselburgh 8.3 mi
Other services in Colinton
- 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 Colinton
We cover EH13, EH14 and EH11 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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