Leicestershire · England
Driveway extensions and widening in Leicester
If you are planning a driveway extension in Leicester, start with a free survey. We measure, check levels and drainage, and set out each part of the price in writing.
- Guide price
- £75–£120 per m²
- Postcodes
- LE1, LE3, LE4, LE5
- 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.
In Leicester, as anywhere, the base is the part that decides how long a resin surface lasts. The survey settles whether we overlay, repair or rebuild it. Across Leicester, many front drives are compact, so access, skips and parking for the crew are planned at survey.
In Leicester we can price work such as widening a drive into the front garden for a second car, adding a channel drain where a drive falls towards the garage and overlaying sound tarmac on a two-car drive. More about driveway extensions and widening.
Prices for driveway extensions and widening in Leicester
For the East Midlands, where typical costs are close to the UK average, these are the ranges we would expect before seeing your property.
For a 25 m² drive in Leicester, built with a dig-out and new permeable base, expect roughly £1,900–£3,000 including VAT before any drainage or kerb work.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Driveway extensions and widening | £75–£120 per m² |
| New resin driveways (full dig-out) | £75–£120 per m² |
| Driveway edging and borders | £25–£60 per linear metre |
Based on East Midlands rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Leicester
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 Midlands sits around the UK average for rainfall, with a mix of clay vales and lighter ground that changes what the base needs. Spring to autumn offers the most laying days in Leicestershire, but dry, mild winter days can work too.
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 Leicester: questions
Do I need planning permission in Leicester?
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.
What postcodes do you cover around Leicester?
We cover LE1, LE3, LE4 and LE5 and the surrounding districts, including Oadby and Wigston.
How soon can you survey in Leicester?
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 Leicester
- Oadby 3.0 mi
- Wigston 4.3 mi
- Earl Shilton 8.8 mi
- Loughborough 9.3 mi
- Coalville 11.5 mi
Other services in Leicester
- 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 Leicester
We cover LE1, LE3, LE4 and LE5 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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