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Driveway extensions and widening in Dover
Driveway extensions and widening in Dover, Kent: free survey, honest guide prices and a written quote that sets out each part of the job before anything is booked.
- Guide price
- £85–£135 per m²
- Postcodes
- CT14, CT16, CT17
- 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 Dover we look at three things: the base, the falls, and where water goes. Those decide the specification, and the specification decides the price. Dover mixes older streets with newer estates, and many homes have room for two or more cars.
Projects we quote in and around Dover include swapping loose gravel for a resin surface that stays put, building a fully permeable drive on a front garden 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 Dover
Labour and material costs in the South East run above the UK average, and the guide figures below reflect that. They include VAT and are confirmed after a survey.
For a 55 m² drive in Dover, built with a dig-out and new permeable base, expect roughly £4,600–£7,400 including VAT before any drainage or kerb work.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Driveway extensions and widening | £85–£135 per m² |
| Driveway drainage and soakaways | £55–£125 per linear metre |
| New resin driveways (full dig-out) | £85–£135 per m² |
Based on South East rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Dover
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 Dover 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 Dover: questions
Is the price fixed for Dover 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.
Who approves dropped kerbs in Dover?
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.
What postcodes do you cover around Dover?
We cover CT14, CT16 and CT17 and the surrounding districts, including Folkestone and Deal.
Driveway extensions and widening near Dover
- Folkestone 7.0 mi
- Deal 7.8 mi
- Canterbury 14.6 mi
- Ramsgate 15.2 mi
- Broadstairs 17.0 mi
Other services in Dover
- 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 Dover
We cover CT14, CT16 and CT17 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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