West Midlands · England
Excavation and sub-base in Acocks Green
Planning a driveway dig-out and sub-base in Acocks Green? We survey and price the work across B27, B25 and B26, with a free site visit and an itemised written quote.
- Guide price
- Priced after survey
- Postcodes
- B27, B25, B26
- Survey
- Free, no obligation
What excavation and sub-base involves
Excavation and sub-base work is the groundwork under a resin surface: digging out the old drive and soft ground, removing the spoil, and building up compacted layers of crushed stone and a binder course that will carry cars without moving.
Groundwork prices in Acocks Green depend on what is found below the surface, so the survey looks closely at ground conditions, access and drainage. Many homes in Acocks Green have existing tarmac or block drives that can be assessed for an overlay or a rebuild.
Typical projects we can quote for in Acocks Green include setting a channel drain across a garage entrance, adding a soakaway so water stays on the property and preparing a drive to meet a new dropped kerb. More about excavation and sub-base.
Prices for excavation and sub-base in Acocks Green
For the West Midlands, where typical costs are close to the UK average, these are the ranges we would expect before seeing your property.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Excavation and sub-base | Priced after survey |
| Resin over tarmac and concrete | £45–£70 per m² |
| Driveway extensions and widening | £75–£120 per m² |
Based on West Midlands rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Acocks Green
Groundworks for a domestic drive do not usually need planning permission in themselves, but the finished surface follows the front-garden drainage rules, and shallow services such as water pipes and cables are located before digging.
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.
Excavation and sub-base in Acocks Green: questions
Who approves dropped kerbs in Acocks Green?
Dropped kerb consent comes from your council as local highway authority. We help with the application and get your drive ready to meet the new crossing.
Is the price fixed for Acocks Green 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.
Do I need planning permission in Acocks Green?
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.
Excavation and sub-base near Acocks Green
- Shirley 2.7 mi
- Solihull 2.9 mi
- Washwood Heath 3.5 mi
- Birmingham 4.1 mi
- Aston 4.5 mi
Other services in Acocks Green
- Resin bound driveways
- Resin bonded driveways
- Resin over tarmac and concrete
- New resin driveways (full dig-out)
- Permeable SuDS driveways
- Driveway extensions and widening
- Resin patios
- Resin garden paths
- Resin steps
- Accessible resin ramps
- 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 Acocks Green
We cover B27, B25 and B26 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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