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Driveway extensions and widening in Maidstone
Planning a driveway extension in Maidstone? We survey and price the work across ME14, ME15 and ME16, with a free site visit and an itemised written quote.
- Guide price
- £85–£135 per m²
- Postcodes
- ME14, ME15, ME16
- 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 Maidstone says which base route we recommend and why, with the depth, the resin and the aggregate written down. Maidstone has a broad mix of housing, from terraces near the centre to detached homes on the edges.
Typical projects we can quote for in Maidstone include adding a channel drain where a drive falls towards the garage, framing a golden blend with charcoal granite setts and building a fully permeable drive on a front garden. More about driveway extensions and widening.
Prices for driveway extensions and widening in Maidstone
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 44 m² drive in Maidstone with a dig-out and new permeable base would typically come to about £3,700–£5,900, including VAT.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Driveway extensions and widening | £85–£135 per m² |
| Dropped kerb applications | about £1,000–£2,500 per crossing, set by the highway authority |
| 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 Maidstone
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. Surveys run all year; resin work itself waits for a dry day above about 5°C.
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 Maidstone: questions
Is the price fixed for Maidstone 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 soon can you survey in Maidstone?
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 Maidstone?
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.
Driveway extensions and widening near Maidstone
- Chatham 7.8 mi
- Rochester 8.4 mi
- Gillingham 8.6 mi
- Strood 8.9 mi
- Sittingbourne 10.7 mi
Other services in Maidstone
- 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 Maidstone
We cover ME14, ME15 and ME16 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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