Somerset · England
Driveway extensions and widening in Frome
Driveway extensions and widening for Frome homeowners: a seamless, hand-trowelled finish, priced line by line after a free site visit covering BA11.
- Guide price
- £80–£130 per m²
- Postcodes
- BA11
- 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 Frome says which base route we recommend and why, with the depth, the resin and the aggregate written down. Frome mixes older streets with newer estates, and many homes have room for two or more cars.
Across Somerset, the projects we price include overlaying sound tarmac on a two-car drive, adding a channel drain where a drive falls towards the garage and widening a drive into the front garden for a second car. More about driveway extensions and widening.
Prices for driveway extensions and widening in Frome
Prices in the South West are above the UK average. These are guide ranges including VAT; your quote follows a free survey.
For a 46 m² drive in Frome, built with a dig-out and new permeable base, expect roughly £3,700–£5,900 including VAT before any drainage or kerb work.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Driveway extensions and widening | £80–£130 per m² |
| Resin garden paths | £55–£150 per m² |
| Driveway edging and borders | £25–£65 per linear metre |
Based on South West rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Frome
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 South West gets more rain than the east of England, especially on higher ground, so permeability and falls matter on every drive. Laying days in Frome are confirmed close to the date, because rain and cold stop resin curing properly.
How it works
Guide price first, then a free visit, then a line-by-line quote. Nothing is booked until you have the specification in writing.
Driveway extensions and widening in Frome: questions
Is the price fixed for Frome 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.
Can you lay resin in Frome in winter?
On dry days with ground and air above about 5°C, yes. The South West gets more rain than the east of England, especially on higher ground, so permeability and falls matter on every drive.
What postcodes do you cover around Frome?
We cover BA11 and the surrounding districts, including Bath and Keynsham.
Driveway extensions and widening near Frome
- Bath 10.3 mi
- Keynsham 14.9 mi
- Nailsea 23.5 mi
- Yeovil 23.9 mi
- Trowbridge 8.0 mi
Other services in Frome
- 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 Frome
We cover BA11 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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