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Driveway extensions and widening in Beckenham
From Beckenham to Catford, we price driveway extensions and widening with each part of the work set out separately, so you can see where the money goes.
- Guide price
- £90–£145 per m²
- Postcodes
- BR3, SE20, SE26
- 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 Beckenham, 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. Many homes in Beckenham have existing tarmac or block drives that can be assessed for an overlay or a rebuild.
In Beckenham we can price work such as overlaying sound tarmac on a two-car drive, framing a golden blend with charcoal granite setts and replacing tired block paving with a permeable resin build. More about driveway extensions and widening.
Prices for driveway extensions and widening in Beckenham
Guide prices for Beckenham are based on London rates, which are well above the UK average. The written quote after your survey is the figure that counts.
Worked example: a 44 m² drive in Beckenham with a dig-out and new permeable base would typically come to about £3,950–£6,350, including VAT.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Driveway extensions and widening | £90–£145 per m² |
| Resin over tarmac and concrete | £55–£85 per m² |
| Dropped kerb applications | about £1,000–£2,500 per crossing, set by the highway authority |
Based on London rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Beckenham
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. If the weather turns on the day, we move the pour rather than risk a surface that will not cure.
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 Beckenham: questions
How much is a driveway extension in Beckenham?
As a guide, £90–£145 per m² in Beckenham 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 Beckenham?
We cover BR3, SE20 and SE26 and the surrounding districts, including Catford and Croydon.
Who approves dropped kerbs in Beckenham?
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.
Driveway extensions and widening near Beckenham
- Catford 2.5 mi
- Croydon 3.7 mi
- South Croydon 4.4 mi
- Eltham 4.4 mi
- Streatham 4.8 mi
Other services in Beckenham
- 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 Beckenham
We cover BR3, SE20 and SE26 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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