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Driveway extensions and widening in Coulsdon
Thinking about a driveway extension in Coulsdon? Get a guide price in under a minute, then a free survey and a fixed written quote once the specification is agreed.
- Guide price
- £90–£145 per m²
- Postcodes
- CR5, CR8, SM6
- 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 Coulsdon 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 Coulsdon have existing tarmac or block drives that can be assessed for an overlay or a rebuild.
In Coulsdon we can price work such as widening a drive into the front garden for a second car, replacing tired block paving with a permeable resin build 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 Coulsdon
Guide prices for Coulsdon 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 57 m² drive in Coulsdon with a dig-out and new permeable base would typically come to about £5,150–£8,200, including VAT.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Driveway extensions and widening | £90–£145 per m² |
| Permeable SuDS driveways | £90–£145 per m² |
| Driveway drainage and soakaways | £60–£130 per linear metre |
Based on London rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Coulsdon
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. Surveys run all year; resin work itself waits for a dry day above about 5°C.
How it works
Get a guide price online, book a free survey, receive an itemised written quote, then agree a date. Most drives over a ready base are laid in a day.
Driveway extensions and widening in Coulsdon: questions
Is the price fixed for Coulsdon 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.
Can you lay resin in Coulsdon 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 Coulsdon?
As a guide, £90–£145 per m² in Coulsdon including VAT, depending mainly on whether your existing base can be overlaid. Your written quote follows a free survey.
Driveway extensions and widening near Coulsdon
- Purley 1.7 mi
- Sutton 3.3 mi
- Carshalton 3.5 mi
- South Croydon 3.5 mi
- Croydon 4.7 mi
Other services in Coulsdon
- 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 Coulsdon
We cover CR5, CR8 and SM6 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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