West Midlands · England
Excavation and sub-base in Dudley
If you are planning a driveway dig-out and sub-base in Dudley, start with a free survey. We measure, check levels and drainage, and set out each part of the price in writing.
- Guide price
- Priced after survey
- Postcodes
- DY2, DY1, B64
- 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 Dudley depend on what is found below the surface, so the survey looks closely at ground conditions, access and drainage. Drives in Dudley range from single-car frontages to wide plots, which is why every price follows a measured survey.
Projects we quote in and around Dudley include fitting setts or steel edging around a new drive, replacing failed edges that have started to crumble and setting a channel drain across a garage entrance. More about excavation and sub-base.
Prices for excavation and sub-base in Dudley
Guide prices for Dudley are based on West Midlands rates, which are close to the UK average. The written quote after your survey is the figure that counts.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Excavation and sub-base | Priced after survey |
| Driveway extensions and widening | £75–£120 per m² |
| Driveway drainage and soakaways | £50–£110 per linear metre |
Based on West Midlands rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Dudley
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. Laying days in Dudley are confirmed close to the date, because rain and cold stop resin curing properly.
How it works
Guide price first, then a free visit, then a line-by-line quote. Nothing is booked until you have the specification in writing.
Excavation and sub-base in Dudley: questions
How soon can you survey in Dudley?
Call 0800 088 6341 or use the quote tool and we will offer survey dates. Surveys are free and run all year.
Is the price fixed for Dudley 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.
Who approves dropped kerbs in Dudley?
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.
Excavation and sub-base near Dudley
- Brierley Hill 2.0 mi
- Tipton 2.1 mi
- Kingswinford 3.6 mi
- Halesowen 3.8 mi
- Stourbridge 3.9 mi
Other services in Dudley
- 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 Dudley
We cover DY2, DY1 and B64 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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