How much does a driveway extension cost in Bedfordshire?
Guide price in Bedfordshire: £95–£160 per m² including VAT, which puts a 15 m² extension at about £1,650–£2,700. These are East of England guide figures; the survey confirms the real price before you commit.
| Item | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Driveway extension in block paving | £95–£160 per m² |
| Breaking out an old surface | £11–£40 per m² |
| Edging or kerb, bedded and haunched | £20–£55 per metre |
| Typical channel drain run | £370–£1,050 |
| Dropped kerb (vehicle crossover) construction | £1,050–£3,150 |
Guide figures for the East of England, checked 9 November 2026.
Towns we cover in Bedfordshire
Choose a town for local prices and details for drive extensions:
What is included?
A driveway extension adds paving to an existing drive, usually to fit a second car by taking in part of the front lawn, or to lengthen a drive towards the house or garage. The new section is built on its own sub-base and tied into the old paving so the two act as one surface.
Clay soils are common in parts of the East of England, so drainage and sub-base depth get extra attention.
- New edging, kerbs or a low retaining edge where the lawn is cut back
- Matching options: same range, re-mixing old and new, or a planned contrast
- Old edge restraint taken out and the new paving toothed into the old pattern
- Dig-out and sub-base for the new area
- Joint sand, compaction and a clean-down of the old section
What the survey covers
- Block range, thickness, colour and pattern to suit the house
- Edges against lawns, beds, walls and neighbours
- Trees and roots near the drive
- Access for a mini-digger, skip or grab lorry
- Steps, thresholds and door heights
Rules for front drives in Bedfordshire
In England, paving in front of the house that covers more than 5 m² needs planning permission unless it is permeable or drains to a lawn, border or soakaway inside your boundary. Permeable block paving, or standard blocks laid to fall onto a planted strip, avoid the need for permission in most cases.
Flats and maisonettes, listed buildings, and homes covered by an Article 4 direction can have tighter rules, and conservation areas, National Parks and National Landscapes restrict some permitted development.
A dropped kerb needs your local highway authority's approval (usually the county, unitary, metropolitan or London borough council), and a new access onto an A, B or C classified road also needs planning permission.
General guidance, not legal advice. Your survey confirms what applies to your home. See the planning guide.
How it works
Send the basics
Postcode, what you need and a rough size. Photos help.
Survey
We measure, check levels, ground and drainage, and talk through blocks and patterns.
Written quote
An itemised quote with the specification, the price and the start date.
The work
Our paving team builds it to the agreed specification and leaves the site swept.
Drive extensions in Bedfordshire: questions
How long does a driveway extension take to build?
Most homes take between three and seven working days, depending on size, the dig and the drainage. Your quote gives the expected duration.
Can you match the blocks to my house in Bedfordshire?
We bring samples to the survey and suggest blocks and borders that suit the age and brick of the house. Final colour is your choice.
Do you cover Luton, Bedford and Dunstable?
Yes. We cover all of Bedfordshire, including Luton, Bedford and Dunstable.
How much does a driveway extension cost in Bedfordshire?
Our guide for Bedfordshire is £95–£160 per m² including VAT, so a 15 m² extension is usually about £1,650–£2,700. Your fixed price follows the survey.
