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Driveway extensions and widening in Caterham
If you are planning a driveway extension in Caterham, start with a free survey. We measure, check levels and drainage, and set out each part of the price in writing.
- Guide price
- £85–£135 per m²
- Postcodes
- CR3, CR6, RH9
- 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 Caterham says which base route we recommend and why, with the depth, the resin and the aggregate written down. Plots around Caterham are often generous, so turning areas and longer runs of edging are part of many quotes.
In Caterham we can price work such as framing a golden blend with charcoal granite setts, turning a cracked concrete drive into a seamless resin bound surface and overlaying sound tarmac on a two-car drive. More about driveway extensions and widening.
Prices for driveway extensions and widening in Caterham
Labour and material costs in the South East run above the UK average, and the guide figures below reflect that. They include VAT and are confirmed after a survey.
As a guide, a 41 m² drive in the CR3 area with a dig-out and new permeable base would be around £3,450–£5,500, including VAT.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Driveway extensions and widening | £85–£135 per m² |
| Dropped kerb applications | about £1,000–£2,500 per crossing, set by the highway authority |
| New resin driveways (full dig-out) | £85–£135 per m² |
Based on South East rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Caterham
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 East is relatively dry, with long laying seasons, but clay soils are common across much of the region and can drain slowly. Surveys run all year; resin work itself waits for a dry day above about 5°C.
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 Caterham: questions
Who approves dropped kerbs in Caterham?
Dropped kerb consent comes from your council as local highway authority. We help with the application and get your drive ready to meet the new crossing.
Can you match a resin colour I have seen in Caterham?
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.
Is the price fixed for Caterham 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.
Driveway extensions and widening near Caterham
Other services in Caterham
- 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 Caterham
We cover CR3, CR6 and RH9 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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