West Midlands · England
Driveway extensions and widening in Birmingham
From Birmingham to Aston, we price driveway extensions and widening with each part of the work set out separately, so you can see where the money goes.
- Guide price
- £75–£120 per m²
- Postcodes
- B3, B2, B4
- 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 Birmingham says which base route we recommend and why, with the depth, the resin and the aggregate written down. Birmingham has everything from tight terraced frontages to large suburban drives, so no two quotes look the same.
Across the West Midlands, the projects we price include widening a drive into the front garden for a second car, adding a channel drain where a drive falls towards the garage and building a fully permeable drive on a front garden. More about driveway extensions and widening.
Prices for driveway extensions and widening in Birmingham
Prices in the West Midlands are close to the UK average. These are guide ranges including VAT; your quote follows a free survey.
Worked example: a 68 m² drive in Birmingham with a dig-out and new permeable base would typically come to about £5,100–£8,150, including VAT.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Driveway extensions and widening | £75–£120 per m² |
| Resin driveway cleaning | £80–£200 per visit |
| 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 Birmingham
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. Spring to autumn offers the most laying days in the West Midlands, but dry, mild winter days can work too.
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 Birmingham: questions
Do I need planning permission in Birmingham?
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 Birmingham 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.
Who approves dropped kerbs in Birmingham?
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.
Driveway extensions and widening near Birmingham
- Aston 1.5 mi
- Smethwick 2.9 mi
- Washwood Heath 3.4 mi
- Acocks Green 4.1 mi
- West Bromwich 4.7 mi
Other services in Birmingham
- 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 Birmingham
We cover B3, B2 and B4 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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