West Midlands · England
Driveway extensions and widening in Smethwick
From Smethwick to West Bromwich, 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
- B66, B67, B21
- 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.
In Smethwick, as anywhere, the base is the part that decides how long a resin surface lasts. The survey settles whether we overlay, repair or rebuild it. Smethwick mixes older streets with newer estates, and many homes have room for two or more cars.
Across the West Midlands, the projects we price include building a fully permeable drive on a front garden, framing a golden blend with charcoal granite setts and adding a channel drain where a drive falls towards the garage. More about driveway extensions and widening.
Prices for driveway extensions and widening in Smethwick
For the West Midlands, where typical costs are close to the UK average, these are the ranges we would expect before seeing your property.
Worked example: a 52 m² drive in Smethwick with a dig-out and new permeable base would typically come to about £3,900–£6,250, including VAT.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Driveway extensions and widening | £75–£120 per m² |
| Permeable SuDS driveways | £75–£120 per m² |
| Resin garden paths | £50–£140 per m² |
Based on West Midlands rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Smethwick
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. We only lay resin on dry days with ground and air above about 5°C, so Smethwick jobs are booked with the forecast in mind.
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 Smethwick: questions
Is the price fixed for Smethwick 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.
How soon can you survey in Smethwick?
Call 0800 088 6341 or use the quote tool and we will offer survey dates. Surveys are free and run all year.
Can you match a resin colour I have seen in Smethwick?
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.
Driveway extensions and widening near Smethwick
- West Bromwich 2.1 mi
- Birmingham 2.9 mi
- Aston 3.6 mi
- Bartley Green 4.2 mi
- Halesowen 4.6 mi
Other services in Smethwick
- 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 Smethwick
We cover B66, B67 and B21 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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