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Driveway extensions and widening in Shoreham-by-Sea
If you are planning a driveway extension in Shoreham-by-Sea, start with a free survey. We measure, check levels and drainage, and set out each part of the price in writing.
- Guide price
- £85–£135 per m²
- Postcodes
- BN42, BN43
- 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 Shoreham-by-Sea, 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. Plots around Shoreham-by-Sea are often generous, so turning areas and longer runs of edging are part of many quotes.
In Shoreham-by-Sea we can price work such as overlaying sound tarmac on a two-car drive, widening a drive into the front garden for a second car and framing a golden blend with charcoal granite setts. More about driveway extensions and widening.
Prices for driveway extensions and widening in Shoreham-by-Sea
For the South East, where typical costs are above the UK average, these are the ranges we would expect before seeing your property.
As a guide, a 29 m² drive in the BN42 area with a dig-out and new permeable base would be around £2,450–£3,900, including VAT.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Driveway extensions and widening | £85–£135 per m² |
| Resin driveway cleaning | £90–£225 per visit |
| Resin bonded driveways | £40–£110 per m² |
Based on South East rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Shoreham-by-Sea
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 South East is relatively dry, with long laying seasons, but clay soils are common across much of the region and can drain slowly. If the weather turns on the day, we move the pour rather than risk a surface that will not cure.
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 Shoreham-by-Sea: questions
Is the price fixed for Shoreham-by-Sea 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 much is a driveway extension in Shoreham-by-Sea?
As a guide, £85–£135 per m² in Shoreham-by-Sea including VAT, depending mainly on whether your existing base can be overlaid. Your written quote follows a free survey.
Can you lay resin in Shoreham-by-Sea in winter?
On dry days with ground and air above about 5°C, yes. The South East is relatively dry, with long laying seasons, but clay soils are common across much of the region and can drain slowly.
Driveway extensions and widening near Shoreham-by-Sea
- Lancing 2.1 mi
- Worthing 4.6 mi
- Burgess Hill 10.6 mi
- Littlehampton 11.7 mi
- Haywards Heath 13.5 mi
Other services in Shoreham-by-Sea
- 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 Shoreham-by-Sea
We cover BN42 and BN43 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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