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Driveway extensions and widening in Finchley
From Finchley to Muswell Hill, 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
- N3, N12, N2
- 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 Finchley we look at three things: the base, the falls, and where water goes. Those decide the specification, and the specification decides the price. Finchley mixes older streets with newer estates, and many homes have room for two or more cars.
Typical projects we can quote for in Finchley include turning a cracked concrete drive into a seamless resin bound surface, framing a golden blend with charcoal granite setts and widening a drive into the front garden for a second car. More about driveway extensions and widening.
Prices for driveway extensions and widening in Finchley
For London, where typical costs are well above the UK average, these are the ranges we would expect before seeing your property.
As a guide, a 65 m² drive in the N3 area with a dig-out and new permeable base would be around £5,850–£9,350, including VAT.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Driveway extensions and widening | £90–£145 per m² |
| Resin garden paths | £60–£170 per m² |
| Driveway edging and borders | £30–£70 per linear metre |
Based on London rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Finchley
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. Spring to autumn offers the most laying days in Greater London, 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 Finchley: questions
How much is a driveway extension in Finchley?
As a guide, £90–£145 per m² in Finchley including VAT, depending mainly on whether your existing base can be overlaid. Your written quote follows a free survey.
Who approves dropped kerbs in Finchley?
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.
Do I need planning permission in Finchley?
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.
Driveway extensions and widening near Finchley
- Muswell Hill 2.4 mi
- Cricklewood 3.2 mi
- Wood Green 3.4 mi
- Barnet 3.4 mi
- Willesden 5.0 mi
Other services in Finchley
- 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 Finchley
We cover N3, N12 and N2 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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