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Driveway extensions and widening in Southall
Planning a driveway extension in Southall? We survey and price the work across UB1, UB2, UB5 and UB6, with a free site visit and an itemised written quote.
- Guide price
- £90–£145 per m²
- Postcodes
- UB1, UB2, UB5, UB6
- 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 Southall, 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. Southall has a broad mix of housing, from terraces near the centre to detached homes on the edges.
Across Greater London, the projects we price include adding a channel drain where a drive falls towards the garage, turning a cracked concrete drive into a seamless resin bound surface and framing a golden blend with charcoal granite setts. More about driveway extensions and widening.
Prices for driveway extensions and widening in Southall
Guide prices for Southall are based on London rates, which are well above the UK average. The written quote after your survey is the figure that counts.
As a guide, a 53 m² drive in the UB1 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 |
| Resin patios | £55–£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 Southall
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
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 Southall: questions
What postcodes do you cover around Southall?
We cover UB1, UB2, UB5 and UB6 and the surrounding districts, including Greenford and Heston.
How soon can you survey in Southall?
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 Southall 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 Southall
Other services in Southall
- 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 Southall
We cover UB1, UB2, UB5 and UB6 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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