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Does a New Driveway Add Value to Your Home?
In London, where parking is scarce, a driveway can make a real difference to how buyers see a property. Here is how to think about the value.
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Off-street parking is valuable
In many parts of London, a space for your own car is a major selling point. Agents often point to parking as a factor that attracts buyers, though the effect varies by street and area.
Kerb appeal
A tidy, well-edged driveway changes the first impression of a house. Worn, weedy or cracked surfaces do the opposite.
What buyers notice
A clean surface, neat edging, drainage that works and tidy borders. Choosing a surface that suits the style of the property usually works better than the most expensive option.
Do it properly
A poorly built driveway can put buyers off, and a surveyor may raise it. Permissions, drainage and a legal dropped kerb all matter when you sell. See planning permission for a driveway.
Is it worth the cost?
That depends on your property and street. We cannot promise a figure, but a local estate agent can tell you what parking is worth where you live.
Related paving services
Driveway Installation
New driveways in resin, tarmac, block paving, gravel or concrete, built on a proper base with drainage planned in.
Dropped Kerbs
Guidance and build for a vehicle crossover so you can legally drive onto your new driveway.
Driveway Gates
Swing, sliding and metal gates with solid foundations and, if you want it, automation.
Driveway Lighting
Low-voltage and LED lighting for drives, paths and entrances, planned in before the paving goes down.
Does a New Driveway Add Value to Your Home?: FAQs
Does a driveway need a dropped kerb to add value?
To drive onto it, yes. Without an approved dropped kerb, it is a risk when selling.
Which surface adds most value?
The one that suits the house and is built well. See materials compared.
Should I do it before selling?
If parking is the issue, it can help. Ask a local agent first.
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