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Driveway extensions and widening in Barnet
We quote driveway extensions and widening for homes across Barnet, from the EN4 district outwards, and send an itemised written price after a free visit.
- Guide price
- £90–£145 per m²
- Postcodes
- EN4, EN5, HA8, N2, N3, N12, N20, NW4
- 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 Barnet we look at three things: the base, the falls, and where water goes. Those decide the specification, and the specification decides the price. Many homes in Barnet have existing tarmac or block drives that can be assessed for an overlay or a rebuild.
Projects we quote in and around Barnet include framing a golden blend with charcoal granite setts, 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 Barnet
Labour and material costs in London run well above the UK average, and the guide figures below reflect that. They include VAT and are confirmed after a survey.
Worked example: a 70 m² drive in Barnet with a dig-out and new permeable base would typically come to about £6,300–£10,100, including VAT.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Driveway extensions and widening | £90–£145 per m² |
| Resin patios | £55–£145 per m² |
| Resin driveway cleaning | £95–£240 per visit |
Based on London rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Barnet
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
London is one of the drier parts of the UK, but heavy summer downpours on small, mostly paved plots are exactly what front-garden drainage rules were written for. Laying days in Barnet are confirmed close to the date, because rain and cold stop resin curing properly.
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 Barnet: questions
How soon can you survey in Barnet?
Call 0800 088 6341 or use the quote tool and we will offer survey dates. Surveys are free and run all year.
Can you lay resin in Barnet in winter?
On dry days with ground and air above about 5°C, yes. London is one of the drier parts of the UK, but heavy summer downpours on small, mostly paved plots are exactly what front-garden drainage rules were written for.
How much is a driveway extension in Barnet?
As a guide, £90–£145 per m² in Barnet including VAT, depending mainly on whether your existing base can be overlaid. Your written quote follows a free survey.
Driveway extensions and widening near Barnet
- Finchley 3.4 mi
- Muswell Hill 4.8 mi
- Enfield 4.9 mi
- Wood Green 5.0 mi
- Edmonton 6.3 mi
Other services in Barnet
- 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 Barnet
We cover EN4, EN5, HA8, N2, N3 and N12 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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