Lothians · Scotland
Driveway extensions and widening in Bonnyrigg
Driveway extensions and widening in Bonnyrigg, Lothians: free survey, honest guide prices and a written quote that sets out each part of the job before anything is booked.
- Guide price
- £70–£110 per m²
- Postcodes
- EH19, EH18, EH24
- 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 Bonnyrigg, 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. In and around Bonnyrigg, drives often run further from the road, so edging, falls and drainage are planned along the whole length.
Typical projects we can quote for in Bonnyrigg include widening a drive into the front garden for a second car, overlaying sound tarmac on a two-car drive and replacing tired block paving with a permeable resin build. More about driveway extensions and widening.
Prices for driveway extensions and widening in Bonnyrigg
Prices in Lothian are a little below the UK average. These are guide ranges including VAT; your quote follows a free survey.
For a 70 m² drive in Bonnyrigg, built with a dig-out and new permeable base, expect roughly £4,850–£7,750 including VAT before any drainage or kerb work.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Driveway extensions and widening | £70–£110 per m² |
| Resin garden paths | £45–£130 per m² |
| Resin bound driveways | £40–£110 per m² |
Based on Lothian rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Bonnyrigg
Scotland's householder permitted development rules allow many hard surfaces at a house where the surface is porous or water drains to a permeable area within the property. A fully permeable resin bound build, with a porous base under it, meets that test.
Flats, listed buildings and conservation areas are treated differently, so if any of those apply we suggest a quick check with your council's planning team before work starts.
If cars will cross the pavement in a new place, or the crossing needs widening, consent is needed from your council as roads authority before any kerb work.
General information for Scotland, not legal advice.
Weather and working days
Lothian is one of the drier parts of Scotland, but cold winters and frost make a well-drained, frost-resistant base important. We only lay resin on dry days with ground and air above about 5°C, so Bonnyrigg jobs are booked with the forecast in mind.
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 Bonnyrigg: questions
Do I need planning permission in Bonnyrigg?
Scotland's householder permitted development rules allow many hard surfaces at a house where the surface is porous or water drains to a permeable area within the property. A fully permeable resin bound build, with a porous base under it, meets that test.
How soon can you survey in Bonnyrigg?
Call 0800 088 6341 or use the quote tool and we will offer survey dates. Surveys are free and run all year.
How much is a driveway extension in Bonnyrigg?
As a guide, £70–£110 per m² in Bonnyrigg including VAT, depending mainly on whether your existing base can be overlaid. Your written quote follows a free survey.
Driveway extensions and widening near Bonnyrigg
- Musselburgh 5.2 mi
- Penicuik 5.5 mi
- Broxburn 14.8 mi
- Livingston 16.3 mi
- Bathgate 21.0 mi
Other services in Bonnyrigg
- 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 Bonnyrigg
We cover EH19, EH18 and EH24 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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