West Midlands · England
Driveway extensions and widening in Solihull
Planning a driveway extension in Solihull? We survey and price the work across B91, B92 and B90, with a free site visit and an itemised written quote.
- Guide price
- £75–£120 per m²
- Postcodes
- B91, B92, B90
- 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 Solihull says which base route we recommend and why, with the depth, the resin and the aggregate written down. Solihull has a broad mix of housing, from terraces near the centre to detached homes on the edges.
In Solihull we can price work such as replacing tired block paving with a permeable resin build, framing a golden blend with charcoal granite setts and swapping loose gravel for a resin surface that stays put. More about driveway extensions and widening.
Prices for driveway extensions and widening in Solihull
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.
Worked example: a 41 m² drive in Solihull with a dig-out and new permeable base would typically come to about £3,100–£4,900, including VAT.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Driveway extensions and widening | £75–£120 per m² |
| Driveway drainage and soakaways | £50–£110 per linear metre |
| Permeable SuDS driveways | £75–£120 per m² |
Based on West Midlands rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Solihull
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 Solihull jobs are booked with the forecast in mind.
How it works
Get a guide price online, book a free survey, receive an itemised written quote, then agree a date. Most drives over a ready base are laid in a day.
Driveway extensions and widening in Solihull: questions
How soon can you survey in Solihull?
Call 0800 088 6341 or use the quote tool and we will offer survey dates. Surveys are free and run all year.
Do I need planning permission in Solihull?
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 match a resin colour I have seen in Solihull?
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 Solihull
- Shirley 1.6 mi
- Acocks Green 2.9 mi
- Washwood Heath 6.3 mi
- Birmingham 6.8 mi
- Aston 7.3 mi
Other services in Solihull
- 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 Solihull
We cover B91, B92 and B90 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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