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Driveway extensions and widening in Ilford
If you are planning a driveway extension in Ilford, start with a free survey. We measure, check levels and drainage, and set out each part of the price in writing.
- Guide price
- £90–£145 per m²
- Postcodes
- E18, IG1, IG2, IG3, IG4, IG5, IG6, IG8
- 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.
Any resin job in Ilford starts the same way: we check whether your existing surface is sound enough to overlay or needs digging out, because that decides both the price and how long the surface lasts. Ilford has a broad mix of housing, from terraces near the centre to detached homes on the edges.
In Ilford we can price work such as swapping loose gravel for a resin surface that stays put, widening a drive into the front garden for a second car and replacing tired block paving with a permeable resin build. More about driveway extensions and widening.
Prices for driveway extensions and widening in Ilford
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 53 m² drive in the E18 area with a dig-out and new permeable base would be around £4,750–£7,650, including VAT.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Driveway extensions and widening | £90–£145 per m² |
| Dropped kerb applications | about £1,000–£2,500 per crossing, set by the highway authority |
| New resin driveways (full dig-out) | £90–£145 per m² |
Based on London rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Ilford
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. We only lay resin on dry days with ground and air above about 5°C, so Ilford jobs are booked with the forecast in mind.
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 Ilford: questions
Who approves dropped kerbs in Ilford?
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.
How soon can you survey in Ilford?
Call 0800 088 6341 or use the quote tool and we will offer survey dates. Surveys are free and run all year.
Is the price fixed for Ilford 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.
Driveway extensions and widening near Ilford
- Barking 1.7 mi
- Leytonstone 2.9 mi
- Stratford 3.6 mi
- Dagenham 4.1 mi
- Thamesmead 4.2 mi
Other services in Ilford
- 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 Ilford
We cover E18, IG1, IG2, IG3, IG4 and IG5 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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