South East · England
Driveway extensions and widening in Surrey
From Guildford outwards, we quote driveway extensions and widening for homes and businesses across Surrey, with the price fixed in writing once the specification is agreed.
- Guide price
- £85–£135 per m²
- Postcode areas
- GU, KT, RH, TW, CR
- Survey
- Free, no obligation
Driveway extensions and widening across Surrey
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.
If the extension means cars will cross the pavement in a new place, the dropped kerb has to be widened or a new one added, and that needs consent from the highway authority (your council, or DfI Roads in Northern Ireland). We price the drive and help with the application, but the kerb work itself is carried out by that authority or its approved contractor.
Across Surrey, the projects we price include turning a cracked concrete drive into a seamless resin bound surface, widening a drive into the front garden for a second car and building a fully permeable drive on a front garden.
Prices in Surrey
For the South East, where typical costs are above the UK average, these are the ranges we would expect before seeing your property.
Driveway extensions and widening: £85–£135 per m².
Worked example: a 42 m² drive in Surrey with a dig-out and new permeable base would typically come to about £3,550–£5,650, including VAT.
Planning in Surrey
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.
Weather and working days
The South East is relatively dry, with long laying seasons, but clay soils are common across much of the region and can drain slowly. Spring to autumn offers the most laying days in Surrey, but dry, mild winter days can work too.
Driveway extensions and widening in Surrey: questions
Can you match a resin colour I have seen in Surrey?
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.
Do I need planning permission in Surrey?
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.
Is the price fixed for Surrey 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.
Other services in Surrey
- 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
- Resin pool surrounds
- 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
- Resin tree pits
- Anti-slip resin surfacing
- Footpaths and cycle paths
Free survey · itemised quote
Book a free survey in Surrey
Tell us about your project and we will 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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