Renfrewshire and Inverclyde · Scotland
Driveway extensions and widening in Greenock
If you are planning a driveway extension in Greenock, start with a free survey. We measure, check levels and drainage, and set out each part of the price in writing.
- Guide price
- £65–£105 per m²
- Postcodes
- PA14, PA15, PA16, PA19
- 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 Greenock, 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. Greenock mixes older streets with newer estates, and many homes have room for two or more cars.
Typical projects we can quote for in Greenock include replacing tired block paving with a permeable resin build, 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 Greenock
Labour and material costs in the West of Scotland run below the UK average, and the guide figures below reflect that. They include VAT and are confirmed after a survey.
Worked example: a 61 m² drive in Greenock with a dig-out and new permeable base would typically come to about £4,050–£6,500, including VAT.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Driveway extensions and widening | £65–£105 per m² |
| New resin driveways (full dig-out) | £65–£105 per m² |
| Dropped kerb applications | about £1,000–£2,500 per crossing, set by the highway authority |
Based on West of Scotland rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Greenock
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
The West of Scotland is one of the wettest parts of the UK, which makes permeable driveways and careful laying-day planning especially important. We only lay resin on dry days with ground and air above about 5°C, so Greenock jobs are booked with the forecast in mind.
How it works
Get a guide price online, book a free survey, receive an itemised written quote, then agree a date. Most drives over a ready base are laid in a day.
Driveway extensions and widening in Greenock: questions
Do I need planning permission in Greenock?
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.
What postcodes do you cover around Greenock?
We cover PA14, PA15, PA16 and PA19 and the surrounding districts, including Erskine and Johnstone.
How soon can you survey in Greenock?
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 Greenock
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Other services in Greenock
- 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 Greenock
We cover PA14, PA15, PA16 and PA19 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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