Shropshire · England
Driveway extensions and widening in Shrewsbury
Thinking about a driveway extension in Shrewsbury? Get a guide price in under a minute, then a free survey and a fixed written quote once the specification is agreed.
- Guide price
- £75–£120 per m²
- Postcodes
- SY1, SY2, SY3
- 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 Shrewsbury, 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. Shrewsbury has a broad mix of housing, from terraces near the centre to detached homes on the edges.
Across Shropshire, the projects we price include replacing tired block paving with a permeable resin build, framing a golden blend with charcoal granite setts and adding a channel drain where a drive falls towards the garage. More about driveway extensions and widening.
Prices for driveway extensions and widening in Shrewsbury
Labour and material costs in the West Midlands run close to the UK average, and the guide figures below reflect that. They include VAT and are confirmed after a survey.
As a guide, a 37 m² drive in the SY1 area with a dig-out and new permeable base would be around £2,800–£4,450, including VAT.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Driveway extensions and widening | £75–£120 per m² |
| Resin garden paths | £50–£140 per m² |
| Resin bonded driveways | £35–£100 per m² |
Based on West Midlands rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Shrewsbury
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 West Midlands is close to the UK average for rainfall, and much of the region sits on clay that holds water after wet spells. If the weather turns on the day, we move the pour rather than risk a surface that will not cure.
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 Shrewsbury: questions
Can you match a resin colour I have seen in Shrewsbury?
Often, yes. Tell us where you saw it or show us a photo, and we will bring the closest blends to the survey to compare in daylight.
What postcodes do you cover around Shrewsbury?
We cover SY1, SY2 and SY3 and the surrounding districts, including Wellington and Telford.
Can you lay resin in Shrewsbury in winter?
On dry days with ground and air above about 5°C, yes. The West Midlands is close to the UK average for rainfall, and much of the region sits on clay that holds water after wet spells.
Driveway extensions and widening near Shrewsbury
- Wellington 9.9 mi
- Telford 12.9 mi
- Oswestry 16.4 mi
Other services in Shrewsbury
- 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 Shrewsbury
We cover SY1, SY2 and SY3 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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