Planning a driveway extension in Brixton
Brixton has a big mix of housing, from older terraces near the centre to newer estates further out, so no two drives here start from the same ground.
Many London streets have controlled parking and narrow frontages, so we measure the car space and the crossover before anything else.
How much does a driveway extension cost in Brixton?
Expect driveway extensions in Brixton to come in at around £110–£180 per m², including VAT at 20%. As an example, a 15 m² extension usually comes to between £1,850 and £3,100.
| Item | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Driveway extension in block paving | £110–£180 per m² |
| Breaking out an old surface | £12–£50 per m² |
| Edging or kerb, bedded and haunched | £25–£60 per metre |
| Typical channel drain run | £420–£1,200 |
| Dropped kerb (vehicle crossover) construction | £1,200–£3,600 |
Guide figures for London, checked 9 November 2026. See all prices or use the guide price tool.
What does a driveway extension involve?
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.
- Dig-out and sub-base for the new area
- Check of the existing drive: block range, thickness, levels and condition
- Matching options: same range, re-mixing old and new, or a planned contrast
- New edging, kerbs or a low retaining edge where the lawn is cut back
- Old edge restraint taken out and the new paving toothed into the old pattern
Before we price your driveway extension
- Block range, thickness, colour and pattern to suit the house
- Whether front-garden planning rules apply
- Edges against lawns, beds, walls and neighbours
- Access for a mini-digger, skip or grab lorry
- Levels against the damp-proof course (the finished paving must sit at least 150 mm below it)
Rules for front drives in Brixton
Brixton is in England, so these rules apply:
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.
From enquiry to finished paving
Tell us about the job
Use the form, the quote tool, WhatsApp or a call.
We take a look
A survey visit, or photos for smaller repair and cleaning jobs.
Price in writing
Every line itemised, including the dig, edging and drainage.
Booked and built
Agreed start date, then the work, the final clean-down and the joint top-up.
Why choose Block Paving Contractors
Clean finish
The site is swept, the joints are filled and you are shown how to look after the paving.
Edges set in concrete
Every edge restraint is bedded and haunched, so the paving cannot creep.
One point of contact
You deal with one team from survey to sign-off, with work carried out by paving teams working under S&K.
Repair before replace
If your drive can be fixed or re-laid, we will say so.
Drive extensions in Brixton: questions
How much does a driveway extension cost in Brixton?
Our guide for Brixton is £110–£180 per m² including VAT, so a 15 m² extension is usually about £1,850–£3,100. Your fixed price follows the survey.
Can you match the blocks to my house in Brixton?
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.
What happens to my old drive?
It is broken out and taken away by skip or grab lorry, listed as its own line on your quote.
Do you cover Peckham, Battersea and Streatham?
Yes. We cover Brixton and the places around it, including Peckham, Battersea and Streatham, and the rest of Greater London.
Drive extensions near Brixton
Nearby towns we cover for drive extensions, and drive extensions across Greater London:
- Drive extensions in Peckham
- Drive extensions in Battersea
- Drive extensions in Streatham
- Drive extensions in Catford
- Drive extensions in Fulham
- Drive extensions in Greenwich
