West Midlands · England
Driveway extensions and widening in Acocks Green
If you are planning a driveway extension in Acocks Green, 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
- B27, B25, B26
- 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 Acocks Green says which base route we recommend and why, with the depth, the resin and the aggregate written down. Acocks Green mixes older streets with newer estates, and many homes have room for two or more cars.
Projects we quote in and around Acocks Green include widening a drive into the front garden for a second car, adding a channel drain where a drive falls towards the garage 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 Acocks Green
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 47 m² drive in Acocks Green, built with a dig-out and new permeable base, expect roughly £3,500–£5,650 including VAT before any drainage or kerb work.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Driveway extensions and widening | £75–£120 per m² |
| Driveway drainage and soakaways | £50–£110 per linear metre |
| Resin garden paths | £50–£140 per m² |
Based on West Midlands rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Acocks Green
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. If the weather turns on the day, we move the pour rather than risk a surface that will not cure.
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 Acocks Green: questions
Is the price fixed for Acocks Green 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.
What postcodes do you cover around Acocks Green?
We cover B27, B25 and B26 and the surrounding districts, including Shirley and Solihull.
How soon can you survey in Acocks Green?
Call 0800 088 6341 or use the quote tool and we will offer survey dates. Surveys are free and run all year.
Driveway extensions and widening near Acocks Green
- Shirley 2.7 mi
- Solihull 2.9 mi
- Washwood Heath 3.5 mi
- Birmingham 4.1 mi
- Aston 4.5 mi
Other services in Acocks Green
- 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 Acocks Green
We cover B27, B25 and B26 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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