Gwynedd · Wales
Driveway extensions and widening in Caernarfon
If you are planning a driveway extension in Caernarfon, 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
- LL55, LL61, LL56
- 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 Caernarfon, 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. In and around Caernarfon, drives often run further from the road, so edging, falls and drainage are planned along the whole length.
Typical projects we can quote for in Caernarfon include turning a cracked concrete drive into a seamless resin bound surface, replacing tired block paving with a permeable resin build and swapping loose gravel for a resin surface that stays put. More about driveway extensions and widening.
Prices for driveway extensions and widening in Caernarfon
Guide prices for Caernarfon are based on North Wales rates, which are below the UK average. The written quote after your survey is the figure that counts.
As a guide, a 53 m² drive in the LL55 area with a dig-out and new permeable base would be around £3,600–£5,800, including VAT.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Driveway extensions and widening | £70–£110 per m² |
| Dropped kerb applications | about £1,000–£2,500 per crossing, set by the highway authority |
| Resin bound driveways | £40–£110 per m² |
Based on North Wales rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Caernarfon
Wales has its own permitted development rules on the same principle: a front-garden hard surface should be porous or drain to a permeable area on the property. A fully permeable resin bound build, with a porous base under it, meets that test.
In Wales, new construction with drainage implications covering 100 m² or more can also need approval from the council's SuDS Approving Body (SAB). Most domestic drives are smaller than that, but larger drives and extensions are checked at survey.
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 Wales, not legal advice.
Weather and working days
North Wales ranges from mild coastal towns to wetter upland areas, so drainage and laying days are planned with the weather in mind. Spring to autumn offers the most laying days in Gwynedd, 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 Caernarfon: questions
Is the price fixed for Caernarfon 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.
How much is a driveway extension in Caernarfon?
As a guide, £70–£110 per m² in Caernarfon including VAT, depending mainly on whether your existing base can be overlaid. Your written quote follows a free survey.
Do I need planning permission in Caernarfon?
Wales has its own permitted development rules on the same principle: a front-garden hard surface should be porous or drain to a permeable area on the property. A fully permeable resin bound build, with a porous base under it, meets that test.
Driveway extensions and widening near Caernarfon
Other services in Caernarfon
- 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 Caernarfon
We cover LL55, LL61 and LL56 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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