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Driveway extensions and widening in Prestwich
Thinking about a driveway extension in Prestwich? Get a guide price in under a minute, then a free survey and a fixed written quote once the specification is agreed.
- Guide price
- £70–£110 per m²
- Postcodes
- M25, M45, M7
- 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 quote we prepare in Prestwich says which base route we recommend and why, with the depth, the resin and the aggregate written down. Prestwich mixes older streets with newer estates, and many homes have room for two or more cars.
In Prestwich we can price work such as widening a drive into the front garden for a second car, framing a golden blend with charcoal granite setts and overlaying sound tarmac on a two-car drive. More about driveway extensions and widening.
Prices for driveway extensions and widening in Prestwich
Prices in the North West are a little below the UK average. These are guide ranges including VAT; your quote follows a free survey.
As a guide, a 43 m² drive in the M25 area with a dig-out and new permeable base would be around £3,000–£4,800, including VAT.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Driveway extensions and widening | £70–£110 per m² |
| New resin driveways (full dig-out) | £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 Prestwich
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. We only lay resin on dry days with ground and air above about 5°C, so Prestwich jobs are booked with the forecast in mind.
How it works
You start with a guide price, we visit to measure and check the site, you get a written quote, and we book the work for suitable weather.
Driveway extensions and widening in Prestwich: questions
Is the price fixed for Prestwich 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.
What postcodes do you cover around Prestwich?
We cover M25, M45 and M7 and the surrounding districts, including Whitefield and Radcliffe.
How much is a driveway extension in Prestwich?
As a guide, £70–£110 per m² in Prestwich including VAT, depending mainly on whether your existing base can be overlaid. Your written quote follows a free survey.
Driveway extensions and widening near Prestwich
- Whitefield 1.3 mi
- Radcliffe 2.6 mi
- Salford 3.2 mi
- Swinton 3.6 mi
- Middleton 3.6 mi
Other services in Prestwich
- 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 Prestwich
We cover M25, M45 and M7 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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