Block paved driveway extensions in Romford: the local picture
Across Romford, front gardens range from narrow terrace plots to broad modern drives, and the best block, pattern and drainage choice changes with them.
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 Romford?
Most driveway extension quotes in London fall within £110–£180 per m² including VAT. A 15 m² extension would usually be about £1,850–£3,100, with any extras listed separately on your quote.
| 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 is included?
The hard part is the join. Blocks from the same range can differ in shade from a batch made years ago, and older blocks have weathered, so the survey looks at whether a close match is possible, whether lifting and re-mixing some existing blocks will help, or whether a deliberate border or contrasting panel will look better than a near-miss.
- Old edge restraint taken out and the new paving toothed into the old pattern
- Joint sand, compaction and a clean-down of the old section
- 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
Before we price your driveway extension
- Trees and roots near the drive
- Block range, thickness, colour and pattern to suit the house
- Where an electric vehicle charger cable might run
- Where rain will go: falls, lawn, border, channel or soakaway
- Steps, thresholds and door heights
Planning and kerb rules in Romford
Romford 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.
How it works
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
The dig and sub-base in writing
Your quote states the depth of dig, the sub-base thickness and how it is compacted.
Itemised quotes
Break-out, waste, edging, drainage and covers are separate lines you can see.
Repair before replace
If your drive can be fixed or re-laid, we will say so.
Water planned first
Falls, channels and soakaways are designed before the pattern is chosen.
Drive extensions in Romford: questions
Is the survey in Romford free?
Yes, for new paving here: the survey and written quote are free with no obligation. Repairs and cleaning are usually priced from photos, or from a short visit where needed.
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.
How much does a driveway extension cost in Romford?
Our guide for Romford 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.
Do you cover Dagenham, Becontree and Ilford?
Yes. We cover Romford and the places around it, including Dagenham, Becontree and Ilford, and the rest of Greater London.
Drive extensions near Romford
Nearby towns we cover for drive extensions, and drive extensions across Greater London:
- Drive extensions in Dagenham
- Drive extensions in Becontree
- Drive extensions in Ilford
- Drive extensions in Barking
- Drive extensions in Thamesmead
- Drive extensions in Leytonstone
