Drive extensions Egham – Guide Prices & Survey

Planning a driveway extension in Egham

Homes in Egham include plenty of semis and detached houses with room for a drive, plus older terraces where parking is tighter.

Chalk, clay and sandy ground all occur across the South East, so the dig and sub-base depth are set on the survey rather than assumed.

How much does a driveway extension cost in Egham?

Guide price in Egham£95–£160 per m²Including VAT at 20%

Guide price in Egham: £95–£160 per m² including VAT, which puts a 15 m² extension at about £1,700–£2,800. These are South East 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–£45 per m²
Edging or kerb, bedded and haunched	£20–£55 per metre
Typical channel drain run	£380–£1,100
Dropped kerb (vehicle crossover) construction	£1,100–£3,250

Guide figures for the South East, 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.

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
Joint sand, compaction and a clean-down of the old section
Dig-out and sub-base for the new area
Old edge restraint taken out and the new paving toothed into the old pattern

What the survey covers

Levels against the damp-proof course (the finished paving must sit at least 150 mm below it)
Where rain will go: falls, lawn, border, channel or soakaway
Where an electric vehicle charger cable might run
Edges against lawns, beds, walls and neighbours
Access for a mini-digger, skip or grab lorry

Rules for front drives in Egham

Egham 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.

What happens next

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.

Honest timescales

We tell you how long the job takes and what can delay it, such as approvals and weather.

Repair before replace

If your drive can be fixed or re-laid, we will say so.

Edges set in concrete

Every edge restraint is bedded and haunched, so the paving cannot creep.

Drive extensions in Egham: questions

Do you cover Staines-upon-Thames, Ashford, Surrey and Sunbury-on-Thames?

Yes. We cover Egham and the places around it, including Staines-upon-Thames, Ashford, Surrey and Sunbury-on-Thames, and the rest of Surrey.

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.

Do I need planning permission for a driveway extension in Egham?

In England, a front drive over 5 m² needs planning permission unless it is permeable or drains to a lawn or border within your boundary. Ask us on the survey if you are unsure.

Can you match the blocks to my house in Egham?

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.

Drive extensions near Egham

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