Wiltshire · England
Driveway extensions and widening in Swindon
Thinking about a driveway extension in Swindon? Get a guide price in under a minute, then a free survey and a fixed written quote once the specification is agreed.
- Guide price
- £80–£130 per m²
- Postcodes
- SN1, SN2, SN3
- 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.
Before quoting in Swindon we look at three things: the base, the falls, and where water goes. Those decide the specification, and the specification decides the price. Housing in Swindon ranges from Victorian terraces to post-war semis and newer estates, and drive sizes vary just as much.
Projects we quote in and around Swindon include widening a drive into the front garden for a second car, swapping loose gravel for a resin surface that stays put and replacing tired block paving with a permeable resin build. More about driveway extensions and widening.
Prices for driveway extensions and widening in Swindon
Guide prices for Swindon are based on South West rates, which are above the UK average. The written quote after your survey is the figure that counts.
For a 67 m² drive in Swindon, built with a dig-out and new permeable base, expect roughly £5,400–£8,600 including VAT before any drainage or kerb work.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Driveway extensions and widening | £80–£130 per m² |
| Driveway drainage and soakaways | £55–£120 per linear metre |
| Dropped kerb applications | about £1,000–£2,500 per crossing, set by the highway authority |
Based on South West rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Swindon
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 West gets more rain than the east of England, especially on higher ground, so permeability and falls matter on every drive. Spring to autumn offers the most laying days in Wiltshire, 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 Swindon: questions
Can you match a resin colour I have seen in Swindon?
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.
What postcodes do you cover around Swindon?
We cover SN1, SN2 and SN3 and the surrounding districts, including Chippenham and Melksham.
Do I need planning permission in Swindon?
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.
Driveway extensions and widening near Swindon
- Chippenham 16.3 mi
- Melksham 20.1 mi
- Trowbridge 24.7 mi
Other services in Swindon
- 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 Swindon
We cover SN1, SN2 and SN3 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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