Drive extensions Ewell – Guide Prices & Survey

What to know before a driveway extension in Ewell

Ewell is a sizeable town with a mix of semis, terraces and newer estates, and many drives here were first laid decades ago.

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 Ewell?

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

In the South East, a driveway extension usually costs £95–£160 per m² including VAT. For a 15 m² extension, that is roughly £1,700–£2,800. Your exact price depends on what the survey or your photos show, and is fixed in writing before anything is booked.

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.

Dig-out and sub-base for the new area
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
Check of the existing drive: block range, thickness, levels and condition

Before we price your driveway extension

Edges against lawns, beds, walls and neighbours
Ground conditions under the old surface and how deep the sub-base must be
Existing manhole and inspection covers, and whether to recess them
Trees and roots near the drive
Where an electric vehicle charger cable might run

Rules for front drives in Ewell

Ewell 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.

How we work

Edges set in concrete

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

Clean finish

The site is swept, the joints are filled and you are shown how to look after the paving.

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.

Honest timescales

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

Drive extensions in Ewell: questions

Can you match the blocks to my house in Ewell?

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 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.

Is the survey in Ewell 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.

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

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.

Drive extensions near Ewell

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