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Driveway extensions and widening in Heywood
If you are planning a driveway extension in Heywood, start with a free survey. We measure, check levels and drainage, and set out each part of the price in writing.
- Guide price
- £70–£110 per m²
- Postcodes
- OL10
- 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 Heywood, 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. Heywood mixes older streets with newer estates, and many homes have room for two or more cars.
Across Greater Manchester, the projects we price include widening a drive into the front garden for a second car, building a fully permeable drive on a front garden and swapping loose gravel for a resin surface that stays put. More about driveway extensions and widening.
Prices for driveway extensions and widening in Heywood
Labour and material costs in the North West run a little below the UK average, and the guide figures below reflect that. They include VAT and are confirmed after a survey.
For a 36 m² drive in Heywood, built with a dig-out and new permeable base, expect roughly £2,500–£4,000 including VAT before any drainage or kerb work.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Driveway extensions and widening | £70–£110 per m² |
| Permeable SuDS driveways | £70–£110 per m² |
| Driveway edging and borders | £25–£55 per linear metre |
Based on North West rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Heywood
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
The North West is one of the wetter parts of England, so laying days are picked carefully and drainage under the drive gets extra attention. Spring to autumn offers the most laying days in Greater Manchester, but dry, mild winter days can work too.
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 Heywood: questions
Can you match a resin colour I have seen in Heywood?
Often, yes. Tell us where you saw it or show us a photo, and we will bring the closest blends to the survey to compare in daylight.
How much is a driveway extension in Heywood?
As a guide, £70–£110 per m² in Heywood including VAT, depending mainly on whether your existing base can be overlaid. Your written quote follows a free survey.
Is the price fixed for Heywood 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 Heywood
- Middleton 3.0 mi
- Rochdale 3.2 mi
- Bury 3.3 mi
- Royton 4.4 mi
- Whitefield 4.4 mi
Other services in Heywood
- 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 Heywood
We cover OL10 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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