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Driveway extensions and widening in Tonbridge
We quote driveway extensions and widening for homes across Tonbridge, from the TN9 district outwards, and send an itemised written price after a free visit.
- Guide price
- £85–£135 per m²
- Postcodes
- TN9, TN10, TN11
- 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 Tonbridge says which base route we recommend and why, with the depth, the resin and the aggregate written down. Tonbridge mixes older streets with newer estates, and many homes have room for two or more cars.
In Tonbridge we can price work such as swapping loose gravel for a resin surface that stays put, adding a channel drain where a drive falls towards the garage and framing a golden blend with charcoal granite setts. More about driveway extensions and widening.
Prices for driveway extensions and widening in Tonbridge
Prices in the South East are above the UK average. These are guide ranges including VAT; your quote follows a free survey.
Worked example: a 43 m² drive in Tonbridge with a dig-out and new permeable base would typically come to about £3,600–£5,800, including VAT.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Driveway extensions and widening | £85–£135 per m² |
| Driveway edging and borders | £30–£65 per linear metre |
| Driveway drainage and soakaways | £55–£125 per linear metre |
Based on South East rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Tonbridge
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. If the weather turns on the day, we move the pour rather than risk a surface that will not cure.
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 Tonbridge: questions
Who approves dropped kerbs in Tonbridge?
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 Tonbridge?
We cover TN9, TN10 and TN11 and the surrounding districts, including Tunbridge Wells and Sevenoaks.
How soon can you survey in Tonbridge?
Call 0800 088 6341 or use the quote tool and we will offer survey dates. Surveys are free and run all year.
Driveway extensions and widening near Tonbridge
- Tunbridge Wells 4.3 mi
- Sevenoaks 6.5 mi
- Maidstone 11.6 mi
- Swanley 14.6 mi
- Strood 16.3 mi
Other services in Tonbridge
- 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 Tonbridge
We cover TN9, TN10 and TN11 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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