Staffordshire · England
Driveway extensions and widening in Lichfield
If you are planning a driveway extension in Lichfield, start with a free survey. We measure, check levels and drainage, and set out each part of the price in writing.
- Guide price
- £75–£120 per m²
- Postcodes
- WS13
- 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.
Before quoting in Lichfield we look at three things: the base, the falls, and where water goes. Those decide the specification, and the specification decides the price. Many homes in Lichfield have existing tarmac or block drives that can be assessed for an overlay or a rebuild.
Across Staffordshire, the projects we price include widening a drive into the front garden for a second car, building a fully permeable drive on a front garden and turning a cracked concrete drive into a seamless resin bound surface. More about driveway extensions and widening.
Prices for driveway extensions and widening in Lichfield
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.
For a 52 m² drive in Lichfield, built with a dig-out and new permeable base, expect roughly £3,900–£6,250 including VAT before any drainage or kerb work.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Driveway extensions and widening | £75–£120 per m² |
| Resin bonded driveways | £35–£100 per m² |
| Resin over tarmac and concrete | £45–£70 per m² |
Based on West Midlands rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Lichfield
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. Surveys run all year; resin work itself waits for a dry day above about 5°C.
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 Lichfield: questions
Can you match a resin colour I have seen in Lichfield?
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.
How soon can you survey in Lichfield?
Call 0800 088 6341 or use the quote tool and we will offer survey dates. Surveys are free and run all year.
Can you lay resin in Lichfield 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 Lichfield
- Burntwood 4.3 mi
- Tamworth 6.3 mi
- Rugeley 7.1 mi
- Great Wyrley 7.9 mi
- Cannock 8.6 mi
Other services in Lichfield
- 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 Lichfield
We cover WS13 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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