Scottish Borders · Scotland
Driveway extensions and widening in Galashiels
From Galashiels to Hawick, we price driveway extensions and widening with each part of the work set out separately, so you can see where the money goes.
- Guide price
- £65–£105 per m²
- Postcodes
- TD1
- 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 Galashiels says which base route we recommend and why, with the depth, the resin and the aggregate written down. Plots around Galashiels are often generous, so turning areas and longer runs of edging are part of many quotes.
In Galashiels we can price work such as framing a golden blend with charcoal granite setts, replacing tired block paving with a permeable resin build and swapping loose gravel for a resin surface that stays put. More about driveway extensions and widening.
Prices for driveway extensions and widening in Galashiels
Prices in the South of Scotland are below the UK average. These are guide ranges including VAT; your quote follows a free survey.
As a guide, a 38 m² drive in the TD1 area with a dig-out and new permeable base would be around £2,550–£4,050, including VAT.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Driveway extensions and widening | £65–£105 per m² |
| Driveway drainage and soakaways | £45–£100 per linear metre |
| Permeable SuDS driveways | £65–£105 per m² |
Based on South of Scotland rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Galashiels
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 South of Scotland mixes wet western hills with drier eastern lowlands, and frost is common in winter. We only lay resin on dry days with ground and air above about 5°C, so Galashiels jobs are booked with the forecast in mind.
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 Galashiels: questions
What postcodes do you cover around Galashiels?
We cover TD1 and the surrounding districts, including Hawick and Kelso.
Do I need planning permission in Galashiels?
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 much is a driveway extension in Galashiels?
As a guide, £65–£105 per m² in Galashiels including VAT, depending mainly on whether your existing base can be overlaid. Your written quote follows a free survey.
Driveway extensions and widening near Galashiels
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Other services in Galashiels
- 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 Galashiels
We cover TD1 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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