West Midlands · England
Driveway extensions and widening in the West Midlands
From Birmingham outwards, we quote driveway extensions and widening for homes and businesses across the West Midlands, with the price fixed in writing once the specification is agreed.
- Guide price
- £75–£120 per m²
- Postcode areas
- B, WV, DY, WS, CV
- Survey
- Free, no obligation
Driveway extensions and widening across the West Midlands
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 the West Midlands, the projects we price include framing a golden blend with charcoal granite setts, swapping loose gravel for a resin surface that stays put and overlaying sound tarmac on a two-car drive.
Prices in the West Midlands
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.
Driveway extensions and widening: £75–£120 per m².
For a 48 m² drive in the West Midlands, built with a dig-out and new permeable base, expect roughly £3,600–£5,750 including VAT before any drainage or kerb work.
Planning in the West Midlands
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 West Midlands is close to the UK average for rainfall, and much of the region sits on clay that holds water after wet spells. Laying days in Birmingham are confirmed close to the date, because rain and cold stop resin curing properly.
Driveway extensions and widening in the West Midlands: questions
Do I need planning permission in the West Midlands?
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.
Can you lay resin in the West Midlands 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.
Is the price fixed for the West Midlands 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 the West Midlands
- 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 the West Midlands
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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