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Resin driveways, laid properly from the base up

Smooth, permeable resin bound driveways, patios and paths. We check what is under your drive first, then send a written quote with every part priced separately.

  • Free site survey and real colour samples
  • Overlay where your base is sound, rebuild where it is not
  • Guide prices from £45/m² including VAT
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Computer-generated exampleA curved golden resin bound driveway with charcoal sett edging leading to a red-brick 1930s semi-detached house

What is on your drive now?

Overlay or rebuild?

The honest answer starts underneath

Resin bound copies whatever is beneath it. Laid over sound, cured tarmac or concrete, it gives a new surface in a day for a lower price. Laid over a base that is cracking, sinking or moving, the faults come back through within a few winters.

That is why every quote starts with a survey of the base, the falls and the drainage, and why our quotes say in writing which route we recommend and why.

Can resin go over your tarmac?

The same semi-detached house with a new golden resin bound driveway and charcoal sett edging
A 1930s semi-detached house with a cracked, weedy old tarmac driveway
BeforeAfter
Computer-generated example of a dig-out and new resin bound drive with sett edging.

Why homeowners choose a quote from us

We start with the base

Overlay, repair or dig-out: we tell you which, and why, before you spend a penny.

Every line itemised

Base, edging, drainage, resin and disposal priced separately, so you can compare like with like.

Permeable by design

Front-garden drives built to let rain soak away, in line with planning rules across the UK.

Colour seen in daylight

Real blend samples on your drive at the survey, not a guess from a brochure photo.

Shop by service

Everything we price, from drives to tree pits

Resin driveways

Every way to get a resin driveway: laid over a sound base you already have, or built from the ground up on a new permeable sub-base.

Resin bound driveways example Resin bound drivewaysSmooth, permeable, seamless driveways mixed and trowelled by hand.Learn more Resin bonded driveways example Resin bonded drivewaysA textured, grippy gravel look, with the stones held in a resin coat.Learn more Resin over tarmac and concrete example Resin over tarmac and concreteOverlay a sound existing drive with resin bound, without digging it out.Learn more New resin driveways (full dig-out) example New resin driveways (full dig-out)Old drive out, new permeable base in, resin bound on top.Learn more Permeable SuDS driveways example Permeable SuDS drivewaysA fully permeable build that keeps rainwater on your property.Learn more Driveway extensions and widening example Driveway extensions and wideningRoom for another car: widen or extend into the front garden.Learn more

Patios, paths and steps

The same seamless finish carried round the house: patios, garden paths, steps, pool surrounds and gentle ramps.

Resin patios example Resin patiosWarm, seamless patios with no joints for weeds.Learn more Resin garden paths example Resin garden pathsCurving, weed-free paths that link the garden together.Learn more Resin steps example Resin stepsResin-faced garden and entrance steps with crisp nosings.Learn more Resin pool surrounds example Resin pool surroundsComfortable, free-draining surfaces around outdoor pools.Learn more Accessible resin ramps example Accessible resin rampsGentle, grippy ramps for wheelchairs, walkers and buggies.Learn more

Groundworks and finishing

What sits underneath and around the resin decides how long it lasts. These are the jobs that get the base, the falls and the edges right.

Excavation and sub-base example Excavation and sub-baseDig-outs, muck-away and compacted bases built to last.Learn more Driveway drainage and soakaways example Driveway drainage and soakawaysChannel drains and soakaways so water never runs to the road.Learn more Driveway edging and borders example Driveway edging and bordersGranite setts, block, steel or timber edges that hold the line.Learn more Dropped kerb applications example Dropped kerb applicationsHelp with highway authority consent for a new or wider vehicle crossing.Learn more

Repairs and aftercare

For resin surfaces that are already down: matched patch repairs, deep cleaning and restoring a tired drive.

Resin driveway repairs example Resin driveway repairsCracks, loose patches and damage cut out and matched.Learn more Resin driveway cleaning example Resin driveway cleaningMoss, algae and grime lifted with the right pressure and treatment.Learn more Resin driveway restoration example Resin driveway restorationDeep clean, repairs and a refreshed finish for tired resin.Learn more

Commercial and public spaces

Resin systems for businesses, schools, housing providers and councils, from forecourts to tree pits and shared paths.

Commercial resin surfacing example Commercial resin surfacingForecourts, car parks and entrances for businesses and developers.Learn more Resin tree pits example Resin tree pitsPorous tree surrounds that let water and air reach the roots.Learn more Anti-slip resin surfacing example Anti-slip resin surfacingHigh-grip resin bonded finishes for ramps, steps and walkways.Learn more Footpaths and cycle paths example Footpaths and cycle pathsShared paths for parks, schools, estates and housing schemes.Learn more

Choose a blend

Pick a colour that belongs to your house

Warm golds sit with red brick, buffs with stone and cream render, greys with modern homes. Tap a blend to see it larger.

Colour guide

Golden Pea

Warm honey and amber stones with a few cream and grey flecks. The classic resin drive colour and the most forgiving of dust and leaves.

Suits: Red brick, cream render, period homes

Swatches are drawn to show colour and texture; we bring real samples to every survey because blends look different outdoors and when wet.

What goes underneath

Two ways to build a resin drive

Most of a resin drive's life is decided before the resin goes down. Toggle the diagram to see the difference between an overlay and a new permeable build.

Sub-base explained

Resin driveway build-up Cross-section showing the resin bound layer on top of either an existing sound base, or a new porous asphalt binder course over an open-graded stone sub-base. Resin boundaround 18 mm Existing tarmacor concrete, checked sound Existing baseleft in place Resin boundaround 18 mm Porous asphaltbinder course Open-graded stonesub-base, compacted Geotextile
Overlay: quickest and cheapest, but only on tarmac or concrete that is level and not moving.New build: dig-out, compacted open-graded sub-base and porous binder, so rain soaks through every layer.

Guide prices

What a resin drive typically costs

Figures include VAT at UK-average rates and assume UV-stable resin. London and the South East usually come in higher; the North, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland lower.

Price my drive Full price guide
Example resin driveway prices
ExampleAreaGuide price
Two-car drive overlay40 m²£1,800–£2,800
Two-car drive, new base and 18 m edging40 m²£3,450–£5,900
Three-car drive, new base, 24 m edging, 4 m channel drain60 m²£5,300–£9,100
Two-car drive, resin bonded overlay40 m²£1,400–£2,200
One-car drive overlay (small-job uplift)20 m²£1,050–£1,600
Garden patio overlay25 m²£1,100–£1,750

Resin bound unless stated. Areas under 25 m² include a 15% small-job uplift.

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What happens next

  1. 1

    Get a guide price

    Answer four quick questions in the quote tool and see a price range for your drive in under a minute.

  2. 2

    Free site survey

    We measure, check the base, levels and drainage, and bring real blend samples to see in daylight.

  3. 3

    Itemised written quote

    Each part is priced separately: base, edging, drainage and resin. The price is fixed once the spec is agreed.

  4. 4

    Laying day

    Booked for a dry day above about 5°C. Most drives over a ready base are laid in a day; walk on it within hours.

Questions people ask

How much does a resin driveway cost?

Over a sound existing tarmac or concrete base, resin bound is typically about £45–£70 per m² including VAT. With a full dig-out and new permeable base it is typically about £75–£120 per m². A two-car drive of around 40 m² commonly comes to about £1,800–£2,800 as an overlay, or about £3,000–£4,800 with a new base, before edging, drainage and regional differences.

What is the difference between resin bound and resin bonded?

Resin bound mixes stone and resin together into a smooth, permeable surface. Resin bonded scatters stone onto a resin coat for a textured, grippy finish that is not permeable.

Do I need planning permission?

Usually not for a permeable resin bound drive at a house. In England a front-garden surface over 5 m² must be porous or drain to a permeable area within the property, and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland follow the same principle. An overlay on sealed tarmac needs to drain to a permeable area. Flats, listed buildings, some conservation areas and new dropped kerbs are treated differently.

Can you lay resin over my existing drive?

Yes, if it is sound tarmac or concrete. Block paving, gravel and broken or sinking surfaces need to come out and be replaced with a new base first.

How long does it take?

A typical drive over a ready base is laid in a day. A full dig-out and new base usually takes 3–7 days on site.

When can I drive on it?

You can usually walk on it after 4–6 hours and drive on it after 24–48 hours, depending on the temperature.

How long will it last?

Laid correctly on a sound base, resin bound typically lasts 15–25 years.

Can resin be laid in winter?

Only on dry days with ground and air above about 5°C. Rain and cold stop resin curing properly, so laying days are planned around the weather.

Areas we cover

Choose your county or region for local guide prices, planning notes and town pages.

Buyer guides

Resin bound vs resin bonded: which is right for your drive?Do you need planning permission for a resin driveway?Can you lay resin over tarmac or concrete?Resin driveway sub-base explained

All guides

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Tell us a little about your drive and we will arrange a visit to measure, check the base and show you real samples.

  • Base, edging and drainage priced line by line
  • Real blend samples shown in daylight
  • Price fixed in writing once the spec is agreed

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