West Midlands · England
Driveway extensions and widening in Coventry
We quote driveway extensions and widening for homes across Coventry, from the CV1 district outwards, and send an itemised written price after a free visit.
- Guide price
- £75–£120 per m²
- Postcodes
- CV1, CV3, CV5
- 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 Coventry says which base route we recommend and why, with the depth, the resin and the aggregate written down. Coventry 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 replacing tired block paving with a permeable resin build, overlaying sound tarmac on a two-car drive and building a fully permeable drive on a front garden. More about driveway extensions and widening.
Prices for driveway extensions and widening in Coventry
For the West Midlands, where typical costs are close to the UK average, these are the ranges we would expect before seeing your property.
As a guide, a 39 m² drive in the CV1 area with a dig-out and new permeable base would be around £2,900–£4,700, including VAT.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Driveway extensions and widening | £75–£120 per m² |
| Dropped kerb applications | about £1,000–£2,500 per crossing, set by the highway authority |
| New resin driveways (full dig-out) | £75–£120 per m² |
Based on West Midlands rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Coventry
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
The steps are simple: guide price, free survey, written quote with a fixed price once the specification is agreed, then a date that suits you and the weather.
Driveway extensions and widening in Coventry: questions
How much is a driveway extension in Coventry?
As a guide, £75–£120 per m² in Coventry including VAT, depending mainly on whether your existing base can be overlaid. Your written quote follows a free survey.
What postcodes do you cover around Coventry?
We cover CV1, CV3 and CV5 and the surrounding districts, including Solihull and Shirley.
Is the price fixed for Coventry 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 Coventry
- Solihull 11.3 mi
- Shirley 13.0 mi
- Acocks Green 13.2 mi
- Washwood Heath 14.7 mi
- Aston 16.9 mi
Other services in Coventry
- 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 Coventry
We cover CV1, CV3 and CV5 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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