North East Scotland · Scotland
Driveway extensions and widening in Moray
Free surveys and itemised quotes for driveway extensions and widening across Moray, covering Elgin, Forres and Buckie and the villages between.
- Guide price
- £65–£105 per m²
- Postcode areas
- AB, IV
- Survey
- Free, no obligation
Driveway extensions and widening across Moray
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.
If the extension means cars will cross the pavement in a new place, the dropped kerb has to be widened or a new one added, and that needs consent from the highway authority (your council, or DfI Roads in Northern Ireland). We price the drive and help with the application, but the kerb work itself is carried out by that authority or its approved contractor.
Typical projects we can quote for in Elgin include widening a drive into the front garden for a second car, replacing tired block paving with a permeable resin build and building a fully permeable drive on a front garden.
Prices in Moray
Labour and material costs in North East Scotland run below the UK average, and the guide figures below reflect that. They include VAT and are confirmed after a survey.
Driveway extensions and widening: £65–£105 per m².
As a guide, a 32 m² drive in the AB area with a dig-out and new permeable base would be around £2,150–£3,400, including VAT.
Planning in Moray
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.
Weather and working days
North East Scotland is relatively dry for Scotland but cold, so the laying season is shorter and a free-draining base helps with frost. Spring to autumn offers the most laying days in Moray, but dry, mild winter days can work too.
Towns in Moray
Driveway extensions and widening in Moray: questions
Can you lay resin in Moray in winter?
On dry days with ground and air above about 5°C, yes. North East Scotland is relatively dry for Scotland but cold, so the laying season is shorter and a free-draining base helps with frost.
Is the price fixed for Moray 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 Moray?
Call 0800 088 6341 or use the quote tool and we will offer survey dates. Surveys are free and run all year.
Other services in Moray
- 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
- Resin pool surrounds
- 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
- Resin tree pits
- Anti-slip resin surfacing
- Footpaths and cycle paths
Free survey · itemised quote
Book a free survey in Moray
Tell us about your project and we will 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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