Hampshire · England
Driveway extensions and widening in Southampton
If you are planning a driveway extension in Southampton, start with a free survey. We measure, check levels and drainage, and set out each part of the price in writing.
- Guide price
- £85–£135 per m²
- Postcodes
- SO14, SO15, SO17
- 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 Southampton says which base route we recommend and why, with the depth, the resin and the aggregate written down. Housing in Southampton ranges from Victorian terraces to post-war semis and newer estates, and drive sizes vary just as much.
Projects we quote in and around Southampton include swapping loose gravel for a resin surface that stays put, replacing tired block paving with a permeable resin build and turning a cracked concrete drive into a seamless resin bound surface. More about driveway extensions and widening.
Prices for driveway extensions and widening in Southampton
For the South East, where typical costs are above the UK average, these are the ranges we would expect before seeing your property.
Worked example: a 46 m² drive in Southampton with a dig-out and new permeable base would typically come to about £3,850–£6,200, including VAT.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Driveway extensions and widening | £85–£135 per m² |
| Resin driveway cleaning | £90–£225 per visit |
| Permeable SuDS driveways | £85–£135 per m² |
Based on South East rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Southampton
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 South East is relatively dry, with long laying seasons, but clay soils are common across much of the region and can drain slowly. Spring to autumn offers the most laying days in Hampshire, but dry, mild winter days can work too.
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 Southampton: questions
Who approves dropped kerbs in Southampton?
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.
Is the price fixed for Southampton 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 Southampton?
We cover SO14, SO15 and SO17 and the surrounding districts, including Hythe and Totton.
Driveway extensions and widening near Southampton
- Hythe 3.0 mi
- Totton 3.9 mi
- Eastleigh 4.9 mi
- Fareham 10.5 mi
- Winchester 11.7 mi
Other services in Southampton
- 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 Southampton
We cover SO14, SO15 and SO17 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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