Hertfordshire · England
Driveway extensions and widening in Borehamwood
From Borehamwood to Bushey, 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
- £80–£130 per m²
- Postcodes
- WD6
- 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 Borehamwood we look at three things: the base, the falls, and where water goes. Those decide the specification, and the specification decides the price. Many homes in Borehamwood have existing tarmac or block drives that can be assessed for an overlay or a rebuild.
Typical projects we can quote for in Borehamwood include building a fully permeable drive on a front garden, overlaying sound tarmac on a two-car drive and widening a drive into the front garden for a second car. More about driveway extensions and widening.
Prices for driveway extensions and widening in Borehamwood
Guide prices for Borehamwood are based on East of England rates, which are above the UK average. The written quote after your survey is the figure that counts.
For a 58 m² drive in Borehamwood, built with a dig-out and new permeable base, expect roughly £4,700–£7,500 including VAT before any drainage or kerb work.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Driveway extensions and widening | £80–£130 per m² |
| Resin driveway cleaning | £85–£215 per visit |
| Resin bound driveways | £50–£130 per m² |
Based on East of England rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Borehamwood
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 East of England is the driest part of the UK, which gives a long resin laying season, though heavy clays in places mean the sub-base needs designing for slow drainage. Laying days in Borehamwood are confirmed close to the date, because rain and cold stop resin curing properly.
How it works
The steps are simple: guide price, free survey, written quote with a fixed price once the specification is agreed, then a date that suits you and the weather.
Driveway extensions and widening in Borehamwood: questions
Who approves dropped kerbs in Borehamwood?
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.
How soon can you survey in Borehamwood?
Call 0800 088 6341 or use the quote tool and we will offer survey dates. Surveys are free and run all year.
What postcodes do you cover around Borehamwood?
We cover WD6 and the surrounding districts, including Bushey and Potters Bar.
Driveway extensions and widening near Borehamwood
- Bushey 3.6 mi
- Potters Bar 5.0 mi
- Watford 5.1 mi
- St Albans 7.0 mi
- Hatfield 7.9 mi
Other services in Borehamwood
- 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 Borehamwood
We cover WD6 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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