Hampshire · England
Driveway extensions and widening in Southsea
If you are planning a driveway extension in Southsea, 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
- PO5, PO1, PO4
- 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 Southsea we look at three things: the base, the falls, and where water goes. Those decide the specification, and the specification decides the price. In and around Southsea, 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 Southsea include turning a cracked concrete drive into a seamless resin bound surface, overlaying sound tarmac on a two-car drive and building a fully permeable drive on a front garden. More about driveway extensions and widening.
Prices for driveway extensions and widening in Southsea
Guide prices for Southsea are based on South East rates, which are above the UK average. The written quote after your survey is the figure that counts.
For a 27 m² drive in Southsea, built with a dig-out and new permeable base, expect roughly £2,250–£3,650 including VAT before any drainage or kerb work.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Driveway extensions and widening | £85–£135 per m² |
| Driveway edging and borders | £30–£65 per linear metre |
| Resin bonded driveways | £40–£110 per m² |
Based on South East rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Southsea
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. Laying days in Southsea are confirmed close to the date, because rain and cold stop resin curing properly.
How it works
Get a guide price online, book a free survey, receive an itemised written quote, then agree a date. Most drives over a ready base are laid in a day.
Driveway extensions and widening in Southsea: questions
How soon can you survey in Southsea?
Call 0800 088 6341 or use the quote tool and we will offer survey dates. Surveys are free and run all year.
Can you match a resin colour I have seen in Southsea?
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.
What postcodes do you cover around Southsea?
We cover PO5, PO1 and PO4 and the surrounding districts, including Portsmouth and Gosport.
Driveway extensions and widening near Southsea
- Portsmouth 1.1 mi
- Gosport 1.9 mi
- Fareham 6.1 mi
- Havant 6.8 mi
- Waterlooville 7.2 mi
Other services in Southsea
- 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 Southsea
We cover PO5, PO1 and PO4 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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