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Driveway extensions and widening in Wigan
From Wigan to Hindley, 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
- £70–£110 per m²
- Postcodes
- WN1, WN3, WN5
- 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 Wigan we look at three things: the base, the falls, and where water goes. Those decide the specification, and the specification decides the price. Drives in Wigan range from single-car frontages to wide plots, which is why every price follows a measured survey.
Across Greater Manchester, the projects we price include swapping loose gravel for a resin surface that stays put, adding a channel drain where a drive falls towards the garage and building a fully permeable drive on a front garden. More about driveway extensions and widening.
Prices for driveway extensions and widening in Wigan
Prices in the North West are a little below the UK average. These are guide ranges including VAT; your quote follows a free survey.
Worked example: a 54 m² drive in Wigan with a dig-out and new permeable base would typically come to about £3,750–£6,050, including VAT.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Driveway extensions and widening | £70–£110 per m² |
| Driveway edging and borders | £25–£55 per linear metre |
| Permeable SuDS driveways | £70–£110 per m² |
Based on North West rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Wigan
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 Wigan: questions
What postcodes do you cover around Wigan?
We cover WN1, WN3 and WN5 and the surrounding districts, including Hindley and Ashton-in-Makerfield.
How much is a driveway extension in Wigan?
As a guide, £70–£110 per m² in Wigan including VAT, depending mainly on whether your existing base can be overlaid. Your written quote follows a free survey.
Who approves dropped kerbs in Wigan?
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.
Driveway extensions and widening near Wigan
- Hindley 2.3 mi
- Ashton-in-Makerfield 4.2 mi
- Westhoughton 4.6 mi
- Golborne 4.9 mi
- Horwich 5.4 mi
Other services in Wigan
- 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 Wigan
We cover WN1, WN3 and WN5 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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