Frequently asked questions

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Yes. We visit, measure, check the base, levels and drainage, and send an itemised written quote. There is no charge and no obligation.

Once the scope and specification are agreed in writing, the price is fixed. The only changes would be ones you ask for, or hidden ground conditions we explain and agree with you before any extra work.

Yes. Our guide prices assume UV-stable (aliphatic) resin on exposed surfaces, so the figures already include it.

Yes. We bring real samples to the survey so you can see the blend in daylight against your house.

We help with the application and get your drive ready to meet the new crossing. Consent and the works in the pavement come from the highway authority (your council, or DfI Roads in Northern Ireland) or a contractor it approves.

Resin Driveway Contractors is a trading name of S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd. Your quote and contract are with that company.

Payment stages are set out in your written quote before you agree to anything. Large upfront payments are not required.

We price work across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Enter your postcode in the quote tool or call us to check survey dates near you.