East of England · England
New resin driveways (full dig-out) in Bedfordshire
From Bedford outwards, we quote new resin driveways (full dig-out) for homes and businesses across Bedfordshire, with the price fixed in writing once the specification is agreed.
- Guide price
- £80–£130 per m²
- Postcode areas
- LU, MK, SG
- Survey
- Free, no obligation
New resin driveways (full dig-out) across Bedfordshire
A new resin driveway starts from the ground up: the old surface and soft ground are dug out and taken away, a compacted stone sub-base and a binder course (usually porous asphalt or concrete) are laid, and the resin bound surface goes on top.
Because the base is new, this is also the moment to fix levels, add edging, move the drive line, widen the entrance or add channel drains, so the quote is itemised to show what each part costs.
Across Bedfordshire, the projects we price include turning a cracked concrete drive into a seamless resin bound surface, swapping loose gravel for a resin surface that stays put and replacing tired block paving with a permeable resin build.
Prices in Bedfordshire
Guide prices for Bedfordshire are based on East of England rates, which are above the UK average. The written quote after your survey is the figure that counts.
New resin driveways (full dig-out): £80–£130 per m².
As a guide, a 45 m² drive in the LU area with a dig-out and new permeable base would be around £3,650–£5,850, including VAT.
Planning in Bedfordshire
In England, a new or replaced hard surface of more than 5 m² in a front garden is permitted development only if it is porous, or if rainwater drains to a lawn, border or soakaway within the property. A fully permeable resin bound build, with a porous base under it, meets that test.
Permitted development rights apply to houses, not flats or maisonettes, and some conservation areas have Article 4 directions that remove them. Listed buildings can need consent if railings or historic walls are affected.
Weather and working days
The East of England is the driest part of the UK, which gives a long resin laying season, though heavy clays in places mean the sub-base needs designing for slow drainage. Surveys run all year; resin work itself waits for a dry day above about 5°C.
New resin driveways (full dig-out) in Bedfordshire: questions
Who approves dropped kerbs in Bedfordshire?
Dropped kerb consent comes from your council as local highway authority. We help with the application and get your drive ready to meet the new crossing.
Do I need planning permission in Bedfordshire?
In England, a new or replaced hard surface of more than 5 m² in a front garden is permitted development only if it is porous, or if rainwater drains to a lawn, border or soakaway within the property. A fully permeable resin bound build, with a porous base under it, meets that test.
What postcodes do you cover around Bedfordshire?
We cover LU, MK, SG and the surrounding districts, including Luton and Bedford.
Other services in Bedfordshire
- Resin bound driveways
- Resin bonded driveways
- Resin over tarmac and concrete
- Permeable SuDS driveways
- Driveway extensions and widening
- Resin patios
- Resin garden paths
- Resin steps
- Resin pool surrounds
- Accessible resin ramps
- Excavation and sub-base
- Driveway drainage and soakaways
- Driveway edging and borders
- Dropped kerb applications
- Resin driveway repairs
- Resin driveway cleaning
- Resin driveway restoration
- Commercial resin surfacing
- Resin tree pits
- Anti-slip resin surfacing
- Footpaths and cycle paths
Free survey · itemised quote
Book a free survey in Bedfordshire
Tell us about your project and we will arrange a visit.
- 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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