🧮 Free Driveway Calculators
Eight free tools to help you plan, price and prepare your new driveway. All calculations use current UK 2025/26 prices.
Driveway Cost Estimator
Get an instant price estimate for your new driveway based on size, surface type, and location in the UK.
Cost Estimator
Enter your driveway dimensions and preferences
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Driveway Area Calculator
Calculate your driveway area for rectangular, L-shaped, or irregular driveways. Works in metres or feet.
Area Calculator
Choose your driveway shape
Use this area figure in the Cost Estimator above to get your full price estimate.
Surface Comparison Tool
Compare driveway surfaces on cost, durability, maintenance, appearance, and planning rules side by side.
Compare Surfaces
Select up to 3 surfaces to compare
| Feature | Resin Bound |
|---|---|
| Cost per m² | £70–£120 |
| Lifespan | 15–25 yrs |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Drainage | Excellent (SuDS) |
| Appearance | Premium |
| Planning | Permitted (permeable) |
| Frost resistance | Excellent |
Not sure which surface is right for you? Take our free quiz →
Planning Permission Checker
Find out whether your driveway needs planning permission, based on property type, size, and drainage.
Planning Checker
Answer 4 quick questions
Parking Space Planner
Calculate how many cars can fit in your available space, with recommended layouts and dimensions.
Parking Planner
How many cars can you fit?
Maintenance Cost Estimator
Compare the 10-year maintenance costs of different driveway surfaces and see the true total cost of ownership.
10-Year Maintenance Cost
Enter your driveway area to compare surfaces
Resin bound costs more upfront but saves over the long term. Ask us about lifetime value.
Property Value ROI Calculator
Estimate how much value a new driveway could add to your property and calculate your return on investment.
ROI Calculator
Is a new driveway a good investment?
A premium resin driveway can return 150–200% of its cost in added property value.
Finance / Payment Estimator
Estimate monthly payments for your driveway project using a personal loan or buy-now-pay-later arrangement.
Finance Estimator
Break your project into monthly payments
Principal vs Interest breakdown:
These are estimates only. Actual rates vary by lender. Contact us to discuss finance options.