Block paved driveway extensions in Nottingham: the local picture
Nottingham has everything from short terrace frontages to wide drives on newer estates, so the survey sets the layout and the dig.
Block drives laid twenty or thirty years ago are often ready for re-laying rather than replacing, because sound blocks outlast a weak base.
How much does a driveway extension cost in Nottingham?
Expect driveway extensions in Nottingham to come in at around £90–£150 per m², including VAT at 20%. As an example, a 15 m² extension usually comes to between £1,550 and £2,600.
| Item | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Driveway extension in block paving | £90–£150 per m² |
| Breaking out an old surface | £10–£40 per m² |
| Edging or kerb, bedded and haunched | £20–£50 per metre |
| Typical channel drain run | £350–£1,000 |
| Dropped kerb (vehicle crossover) construction | £1,000–£3,000 |
Guide figures for the East Midlands, checked 9 November 2026. See all prices or use the guide price tool.
What you get with our drive extensions service
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.
- Check of the existing drive: block range, thickness, levels and condition
- Old edge restraint taken out and the new paving toothed into the old pattern
- Matching options: same range, re-mixing old and new, or a planned contrast
- Joint sand, compaction and a clean-down of the old section
- Dig-out and sub-base for the new area
What we check on a Nottingham survey
- Edges against lawns, beds, walls and neighbours
- Access for a mini-digger, skip or grab lorry
- Steps, thresholds and door heights
- Trees and roots near the drive
- The kerb: is it already dropped, and is it wide enough?
Planning and kerb rules in Nottingham
Nottingham 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
Quick details
Your postcode and the job. It takes a minute.
On-site check
Measurements, levels against the damp-proof course, ground and drainage.
Itemised quote
Fixed once the specification is agreed, with no vague extras.
Laid and finished
Compacted, jointed and handed back clean.
Why choose Block Paving Contractors
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.
Clean finish
The site is swept, the joints are filled and you are shown how to look after the paving.
Repair before replace
If your drive can be fixed or re-laid, we will say so.
Itemised quotes
Break-out, waste, edging, drainage and covers are separate lines you can see.
Drive extensions in Nottingham: questions
Can you match the blocks to my house in Nottingham?
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.
How much does a driveway extension cost in Nottingham?
Our guide for Nottingham is £90–£150 per m² including VAT, so a 15 m² extension is usually about £1,550–£2,600. Your fixed price follows the survey.
Do you cover West Bridgford, Arnold and Hucknall?
Yes. We cover Nottingham and the places around it, including West Bridgford, Arnold and Hucknall, and the rest of Nottinghamshire.
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.
Drive extensions near Nottingham
Nearby towns we cover for drive extensions, and drive extensions across Nottinghamshire:
- Drive extensions in West Bridgford
- Drive extensions in Arnold
- Drive extensions in Hucknall
- Drive extensions in Kirkby-in-Ashfield
- Drive extensions in Mansfield
- Drive extensions in Sutton-in-Ashfield
